Growth‑Driven Management Accountant (Study Support)

Howett Thorpe; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support package

Pension scheme

Car parking onsite

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Farnham is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join a small finance team. The role offers study support and a clear path for career growth, with office-based work and a 9-5.30 schedule.

You will take ownership of month-end close, prepare management accounts, reconciliations, journals, and regular financial analysis for stakeholders, while supporting process improvements and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance position
• Willingness to study AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and supporting schedules.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.
• Analyse financial performance and key variances against budget/forecast.
• Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Manage and review accounts payable/receivable activity and keep ledgers accurate.
• Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.
• Support wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc analysis

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

Howett Thorpe in Farnham is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join a small finance team. The role offers study support and a clear path for career growth, with office-based work and a 9-5.30 schedule.

You will take ownership of month-end close, prepare management accounts, reconciliations, journals, and regular financial analysis for stakeholders, while supporting process improvements and the wider team.