Distribution | Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join their team in Reading. This role involves preparing timely financial information and supporting business decisions through insightful analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in a finance role within a large organization and possess strong analytical skills. You will be responsible for maintaining financial controls and assisting with budgeting and forecasting. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to effective financial management in a dynamic environment, where your insights will help drive business success.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance role within a large organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial information for management reporting.
• Support the business by providing financial insights and analysis.
• Maintain effective financial controls and assist with budgeting.

Skills

Financial Operations

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

MS Excel

Education

ICAS

ACCA

CIMA

ICAEW

CIPFA

Job description

Distribution | Management Accountant, Reading

Client: SSE

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0507736cb420

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Role profile:

The role requires working independently, understanding complex issues, and communicating clearly to inform decisions. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing accurate and timely financial information, including reporting and analysis for key performance and management reporting at regional and directorate levels.
• Supporting and challenging the business alongside the Business Partnering team by understanding financial drivers, providing insight, and fostering effective financial management. Acting as an independent critical friend to support good management decisions.
• Participating in monthly/forecast/budget review meetings, site visits, and internal stakeholder engagements to support revenue, capital projects, and cost management within budget and on time.
• Maintaining effective financial controls, including control account reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, journal backup, and purchase ledger management.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting, identifying opportunities for process improvements.

What do I need?

Experience in a finance role within a large organization, with skills in financial operations, reporting, and presenting financial information to operational leaders. Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications in accounting (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA) or equivalent are required.

Additional qualities include decision-making ability, adaptability, proactivity, confidence, and the willingness to visit sites across the business.