This is a great opportunity for an ambitious part qualified Management Accountant, to join an expanding services business who have adopted a hybrid working style. In this role you will take a lead on preparing the management accounts, as well as supporting and influencing the operational team to ensure that they get the information and advice that they need.
Responsibilities will include:
· Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, journals, and month-end close activities.
· Manage the month-end timetable and liaise with stakeholders to ensure timely submission of information and resolution of queries.
· Produce monthly reporting packs including variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast/prior year) with clear commentary on key movements.
· Ensure balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations, investigation of variances and resolution of reconciling items.
· Maintain and improve financial controls, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and agreed authority limits.
· Support the Finance team by providing accurate month-end reporting and analysis to inform decision-making.
· Support product pricing activity including maintenance
· Support cash flow forecasting
· Oversee operational finance
· Support VAT processing and associated reporting requirements as applicable.
· Support year-end audit processes and provide financial information/analysis as required.
· Provide oversight of compliance-related aspects of the business
· Be aware of changes in regulation and legislation and new industry developments -
· Assist with other finance tasks and ad hoc duties as required.
· Regulatory monitoring and reporting (FCA).
What you will need:
· Minimum Part-Qualified accountant (e.g., CIMA, ACCA/ACA)
· Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
· Experience preparing variance analysis and performance commentary.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
· Strong communication skills with ability to work collaboratively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
· Team player with ability to work across multi-disciplined teams.