Management Accountant

Based in Bishop’s Stortford, we are seeking a Qualified Management Accountant to take ownership of monthly reporting, provide commercial insight and support decision‑making across the business. This role goes beyond production. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, challenge where needed and help shape how financial information is used to drive performance. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow Preparation and review of accruals, prepayments and journals Balance sheet integrity, controls and reconciliations Delivery of insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast Improving finance processes, controls and reporting Supporting year‑end accounts, external audit and statutory requirements Mentoring and reviewing work of junior finance team members Ad‑hoc projects to support business growth and changeSkills & Experience Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) Strong background in management accounting Experience partnering with operational and commercial stakeholders Confident interpreting, analysing and explaining financial data Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environmentPersonal Attributes Commercially minded with a hands‑on approach Confident, credible and comfortable challenging constructively Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture Proactive, organised and solution‑focused Natural communicator who builds trusted relationships