Management Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm is seeking a Management Accountant to provide essential financial insights and support decision-making. The role includes preparing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts, and requires part-qualified or newly qualified candidates with management accounting experience. Proficiency in Excel, Sage 50, and Power BI is essential. This position offers flexibility in location between Bedford and Cambridge.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Experience in management accounting within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and manage cost control across departments.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Excel

Sage 50

Power BI

Communication

Cost Control

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Sage 50

Power BI

Job description

NXTGEN are pleased to be working with a fast–growing, high–performing business that has achieved an impressive 30% year–on–year growth, with ambitious plans to continue expanding on their search for a Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that prides itself on delivering exceptional service, investing heavily in its people, and maintaining a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and success. Since their journey began, this business has gone from strength to strength, earning a reputation for excellence and continuous improvement. They are now looking for a talented Management Accountant to join their passionate team and play a key role in supporting their continued growth and development.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Management Accountant who thrives in a dynamic, fast–paced environment, where your work will have real impact and visibility across the business. You'll be part of a supportive and forward–thinking team that values accuracy, integrity, and professional development.

As Management Accountant, you'll provide essential financial insight to support decision–making and drive performance across the business. You'll take ownership of management accounts, forecasting, and financial reporting, playing a vital role in ensuring robust financial control as the business continues to grow. This is a key position for a Management Accountant who enjoys variety, challenge, and the opportunity to influence strategy and operations alike.

This role is available either in Bedford or Cambridge so location is flexible.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reporting.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, working closely with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cost control across departments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with financial policies and internal controls.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, funders, and other key stakeholders.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting systems to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

You’ll be an ambitious and detail–oriented Management Accountant with a strong understanding of financial principles and a passion for driving business performance. Ideally, you’ll be part–qualified or newly qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with previous experience in management accounting, gained within a fast–paced or growing organisation. As a Management Accountant, you’ll be confident in communicating financial information to non–financial stakeholders, highly proficient in Excel and accounting systems such as Sage 50 or Power BI, and able to work accurately under pressure. A proactive and flexible mindset, coupled with strong commercial awareness, will allow you to add real value and contribute to the ongoing success of this thriving business.