Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will take ownership of the month-end process and provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to support decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end process, including stock, cash, sales, purchases, and nominal ledger activities.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including Trial Balance, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet reports.
- Complete stock valuations for raw materials and maintain standard costing records within Sage.
- Manage the fixed asset register and calculate monthly depreciation.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and prepare month-end and year-end journals.
- Produce monthly budget reports and work closely with budget holders to understand and explain variances.
- Deliver detailed variance analysis with clear commentary to support business decisions.
- Provide accurate management reporting to support profitability, growth, and operational performance.
- Complete Office for National Statistics (ONS) submissions.
- Partner with departments across the business to provide financial information and commercial insight.
- Raise rental invoices and manage associated queries.
- Liaise with external stakeholders regarding property and investment-related matters.
- Lead and coordinate the annual external audit process.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through ad hoc reporting, analysis, and cost-saving projects.
About You
The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented and commercially minded finance professional with a strong understanding of management accounting principles. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and partnering with stakeholders across the organisation.
Requirements
- AAT Level 4 qualified, or part-qualified with a recognised professional accounting body (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).
- Minimum of three years' relevant accounting experience.
- Strong working knowledge of Sage 200.
- Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.