Financial Management Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Financial Management Accountant based in Southampton to oversee financial reporting and lead accounting processes. This role is set within a driving finance environment focused on operational transformation. The ideal candidate will have robust technical skills in accounting and excel in a dynamic, team-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting is crucial.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly management accounts process, including journal posting and reconciliations.
• Manage financial reporting cycles ensuring accuracy and alignment with policies.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Complex reconciliations

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

QBE

Tools

ERP systems (Sage 200, SAP, NAV)

Job description

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Financial Management Accountant, southampton

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Client:

Stanton House

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Management Accountant required for a well-established, evolving business based in Basingstoke (Hybrid working)

£55,000 – £65,000 + bonus and benefits, depending on experience

Stanton House are partnering with a successful UK-based organisation undergoing a period of operational transformation and financial optimisation. The business operates within a highly recognisable sector and is investing in strengthening its core finance capabilities to support continued growth, improved controls, and enhanced performance insight.

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting operational finance processes, and driving process improvements. This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience managing both recurring finance operations and ad hoc analysis.

You will oversee the month-end close process, manage a range of balance sheet reconciliations, and help build a robust financial control environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable but forward-thinking finance function where you’ll take ownership of key processes and be given the freedom to add value and influence change.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE, with strong technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrable experience in management accounting, month-end processes, and financial reporting
• Confident in handling complex reconciliations and financial controls
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 200, SAP, NAV, or similar
• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to interpret and manipulate data
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience managing or supporting a small team is desirable

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the monthly management accounts process, including journal posting, accruals, and reconciliations
• Manage financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with group policies
• Perform regular control checks on financial postings and maintain a strong internal control framework
• Support payroll input and the end-to-end purchase/sales ledger process
• Liaise with external suppliers and ensure timely vendor payments and customer invoicing
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and systems
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Support business stakeholders with financial queries and help interpret financial data to drive decision-making

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.