Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business seeks a qualified Management Accountant for a 2-year fixed-term contract in Basingstoke. The role focuses on financial planning, analysis and data-driven decision-making, requiring strong analytical skills, financial modeling expertise and effective communication abilities within a team-focused environment. A comprehensive benefits package and flexible hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Life insurance

Group income protection

Private medical insurance

Pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong academic foundation.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SAP.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead management accounts and financial reporting.
• Develop financial models and conduct profitability analysis.
• Mentor and support a small finance team.

Skills

Analytical ability

Effective communication

Advanced Excel skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Are you a qualified accountant looking to make a strategic impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a leading business in Basingstoke on a 2-year fixed term contract.

This is a high-impact Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) role where you'll go beyond reporting—helping shape the direction of the business through insight-led analysis, detailed forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

What will the Management Accountant role involve?

• Lead on management accounts: Take full ownership of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and audit preparation, supporting the Financial Controller with senior-level reporting.
• Financial analysis & modelling: Develop financial models, conduct cost and profitability analysis, and monitor KPIs to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Business partnering & collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, project managers, and operational staff (including site visits) to understand the business, support capex evaluation, and resolve ledger queries.
• Team leadership & development: Mentor and support a small finance team, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Stakeholder relationships & flexibility: Build strong relationships across finance, operations, and with external partners.

Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy:

• Fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong academic foundation.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SAP is an advantage.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator, able to simplify financial data for non-finance audiences.
• Comfortable working in a team-focused environment with a proactive mindset.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant:

• Great benefits package which includes life insurance, Group income protection, Private medical insurance and pension.
• A positive, inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Flexible, hybrid working.

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