Management Accountant

Working Solutions Recruitment; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable client in Milton Keynes is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. In this hybrid role, you will support complex projects, ensure compliance, and improve financial processes. Candidates must be a qualified accountant with strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Civil Service Pension

Flexible working options

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management or project accounting.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight across diverse projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Deliver monthly management information reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data evaluation

Financial planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified (Chartered) accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Oracle Fusion/Cloud

Job description

WSR are recruiting for a Management Accountant for our reputable client based in Milton Keynes.

Role Title: Management Accountant

Salary: £36k, plus generous allowances

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid working available)

Join a high-performing finance team and make a real impact on global operations. Supporting a wide range of complex projects, this role combines strategic analysis, robust financial control, and hands-on involvement in forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

You ll play a key role in shaping financial decisions, supporting both operational and capital plans, and helping to deliver accurate, audit-ready accounts.

Management Accountant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial oversight and support across a diverse project landscape
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and government regulations
• Deliver monthly management information reports to enable strategic decision-making
• Lead quarterly financial forecasting and support long-term planning activities
• Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain accurate reporting and recovery of labour costs across departments
• Support the development of both operational and capital expenditure proposals
• Drive benefit tracking and assist in shaping annual business plans
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in financial processes and reporting systems

Management Accountant Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• Qualified (Chartered) accountant or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience in management or project accounting
• Strong analytical and data evaluation skills
• Proficiency in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Familiarity with ERP systems, particularly Oracle (Fusion/Cloud preferred)
• Understanding of public sector finance and managing public money
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Management Accountant Benefits:

• Generous annual leave and Civil Service Pension
• Flexible working options
• Continuous professional development

Please note: Security clearance is required for this role.

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