Hybrid Management Accountant - Budgeting & Insight

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Markyate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent position

Job summary

SRM Recruitment Limited is partnering with an established Hertfordshire organisation to recruit a Management Accountant into the finance team. The role covers the full management accounting cycle, with exposure to budget holders and stakeholders across the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on management accounting experience, preferably ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliation skills. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Experience producing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end close.
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.
• Balance sheet reconciliations including accruals and prepayments.
• Strong commentary and financial insight for stakeholders.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA preferred; strong QBE or finalist considered with depth of experience.
• Charity/not-for-profit experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and support month-end close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide clear commentary and financial insights to stakeholders.
• Support annual budgets and ongoing financial planning.
• Assist with audit and year-end processes.
• Collaborate with budget holders to challenge variances.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Stakeholder communication

Month-end close

Education

AC A/ ACCA/ CIMA qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

SRM Recruitment Limited is partnering with an established Hertfordshire organisation to recruit a Management Accountant into the finance team. The role covers the full management accounting cycle, with exposure to budget holders and stakeholders across the wider organisation.

The ideal candidate has hands-on management accounting experience, preferably ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist, and strong budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliation skills. Hybrid working is available.