Management Accountant

Role: Management Accountant Contract: Full-time permanent Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 with an early Friday finish Pay: £38,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience) Start Date: Within 4-6 weeks (can be earlier if you're available) Benefits Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Work from home Due to a restructure within the business, our client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant who can join the team and get the ground running from day 1. Duties & Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and key performance reports - Analyse financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and underlying drivers - Provide clear financial commentary and insights for senior management - Produce regular and ad‑hoc financial reports to support business decision‑making - Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning - Support and coordinate the annual budgeting process - Prepare rolling forecasts and medium‑term financial plans - Work closely with department heads to build realistic, robust budgets - Perform financial modelling and scenario analysis to assess business initiatives and strategic options Cost Control & Profitability - Monitor cost performance and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements - Analyse margins, overhead recovery, and cost drivers - Produce product, project, customer, or departmental profitability analysis - Support pricing and commercial decisions through margin and contribution analysis Financial Controls & Compliance - Ensure accurate accounting entries, including accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations - Maintain strong financial controls and documented processes - Assist with internal and external audits - Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards KPIs & Performance Monitoring - Develop and maintain KPIs aligned to business objectives - Track financial and operational performance trends - Produce dashboards and reports to support performance management Stakeholder Support & Communication - Present financial results clearly to managers and senior stakeholders - Respond to ad‑hoc financial queries and analysis requests - Support the Finance Manager / Financial Controller with financial insight and reporting Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential - Proven experience in a management accounting - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills - Excellent attention to detail with the ability to interpret complex data - Strong communication skills and confidence working with non‑finance stakeholders - Experience with Sage 200 is essential Desirable - Part‑qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) - Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering - Experience with dealing with international companies