Management Accountant

This is a hands-on role that combines core accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping leadership understand business performance, identify opportunities, manage risk, and support sustainable growth across the organisation.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities – someone in for a minimum of 3 days in the office
• Company pension
• Professional development and study support (where applicable)
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Growing business with progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Produce variance analysis and provide clear commentary on business performance.
• Prepare board and management reporting packs including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, and key financial insights.
• Support leadership by explaining financial results, forecasts, and business performance.
• Deliver reliable financial reporting to support informed decision-making.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support the annual budgeting process through robust financial analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning tools to support business decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities through forward-looking financial analysis.
• Provide insight to support strategic growth initiatives.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and forecast cash flow requirements.
• Support improvements in credit control and collections performance.
• Help reduce debtor days and improve working capital efficiency.
• Provide visibility of cash position and associated business risks.
• Support initiatives designed to improve cash generation and reduce financing costs.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and ledger postings.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Assist in strengthening financial controls and governance procedures.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
• Assist with the integration and optimisation of finance, CRM, and operational systems.
• Contribute to scalable finance processes that support business growth.

Experience & Skills Required

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Previous experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Exposure to integrated finance and CRM systems.
• Experience improving credit control and working capital performance.
• Experience supporting a growing or scaling organisation.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

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