Hybrid Management Accountant — Finance Insight & Growth

Orion Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting firm is seeking a full-time Management Accountant to join their team in Cambridge. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, supervising finance staff, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants with experience in management accounting and strong technical skills, particularly in Excel. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and opportunities for ongoing training. The position supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Employee healthcare

Generous annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Discretionary annual bonus

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in a management accounting role.
• Experience supervising or mentoring a small finance team.
• Strong technical skills, especially in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supervise, support, and mentor Finance Assistants to ensure accuracy and timely outputs.
• Oversee weekly supplier payment runs.
• Identify and deliver process and system improvements.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support business decision making.
• Post monthly journals and manage HMRC returns.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and provide cover for the Finance Manager when required.

Skills

Management accounting

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A finance and accounting firm is seeking a full-time Management Accountant to join their team in Cambridge. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, supervising finance staff, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Candidates should be part-qualified or fully qualified accountants with experience in management accounting and strong technical skills, particularly in Excel. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and opportunities for ongoing training. The position supports a hybrid working model.