Management Accountant

Sowena Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Logistics firm in Birmingham is seeking a technically strong Management Accountant responsible for producing accurate management accounts, supporting strategic decisions, and ensuring financial controls. Candidates must be fully qualified accountants with experience in similar roles and strong knowledge of financial reporting. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement in financial processes within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Experience working with multi-entity/group structures.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple entities.
• Consolidation of group financial results and variance analysis.
• Production of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Analysis of financial performance, identifying trends.
• Business partnering with operational teams for decision-making.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Sowena Group are partnered with an established Logistics firm, HQ’d in Birmingham, to assist in the hire of a technically strong Management Accountant.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts for multiple entities within the group
• Consolidation of group financial results and variance analysis
• Production of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Analysis of financial performance, identifying trends and key drivers
• Business partnering with operational teams to support decision-making
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of accurate financial records
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
• Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting
• Monitoring cash flow and working capital across the group
• Continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting systems

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role
• Experience working with multi-entity/group structures
• Strong knowledge of management accounting and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally