Managment Accountant

Management Accountant

Full Time | Monday to Friday | 09:00–17:30

We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our clients finance team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and strong financial controls across the business.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys ownership of the numbers, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a business with an evolving group structure. Experience producing management accounts, managing the nominal ledger, and supporting month-end processes is essential. Experience with consolidated accounts is highly advantageous.

The Role

As Management Accountant, you’ll support operational teams with meaningful financial insight while ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and external auditors, contributing to both day-to-day finance operations and wider business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records using Access Financials across multiple divisions

• Manage the nominal ledger, ensuring all entries are complete and accurate

• Prepare and support monthly management accounts and reporting

• Complete month-end routines, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations

• Process invoices, receipts, payments, and bank reconciliations

• Manage accounts payable and receivable

• Maintain debtor accounts, including set-up and archiving non-traders

• Cash posting and allocation of payments on account

• Prepare VAT returns and assist with HMRC submissions

• Support budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes

• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors

• Prepare detailed P&L and balance sheet schedules

• Review and manage purchase order requests

• Collate weekly and monthly sales figures

• Complete sales ledger month-end routines, including customer statements

• Utilise the business non-conformance register

• Set up new supplier accounts

• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

• Identify and support process improvements within the finance function

• Work collaboratively with teams across the business to improve cost and operational efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in nominal ledger management and month-end accounting

• Proven experience producing full management accounts

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload independently

• Confident communicator, able to work with non-finance colleagues

Desirable Experience

• Experience preparing or assisting with consolidated accounts

• Experience using Access Financials or similar accounting systems

• Background in logistics, transport, or supply-chain environments

• AAT qualified, studying towards CIMA / ACCA, or qualified by experience

Personal Attributes

• Logical thinker who sees tasks through to completion

• Proactive, self-motivated, and solutions-focused

• Organised and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Professional, reliable, and trustworthy

• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate and timely month-end reporting

• High-quality management accounts and financial analysis

• Timely completion of reconciliations and audit requests

• Contribution to improved processes and financial controls

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (30-minute lunch break)

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Onsite gym

• Secure parking

• Company pension scheme

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Programme (including family cover, shopping discounts, legal and wellbeing support)

• Company uniform

If you’re a detail-driven Management Accountant looking to make a real impact within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.