The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing business. This role offers a blend of financial reporting, business partnering, and process improvement, making it ideal for an individual who enjoys driving efficiencies and challenging the status quo.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will be responsible for delivering accurate management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing valuable financial insight to support business decisions. A key aspect of the role will be identifying opportunities to automate and streamline finance processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance the quality and accessibility of financial data across the organisation.
This position would suit a proactive accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a genuine interest in leveraging systems, technology, and automation tools to improve finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Lead month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
- Deliver financial analysis and performance reporting to key stakeholders.
- Partner with department heads to provide commercial insight and challenge.
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvements across the finance function.
- Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual reporting and increase efficiency.
- Improve reporting dashboards, financial data quality, and management information.
- Support finance systems enhancements and integration projects.
- Assist with audit requirements and year-end reporting.
- Develop and maintain robust financial controls and documentation.
Skills & Experience - Previous experience in a Management Accountant role.
- ACCA, ACA, or CIMA part-qualified, finalist, or qualified.
- Strong management accounting, reporting, and business partnering experience.
- Experience improving finance processes and implementing automation initiatives.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify efficiencies and process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
