Management Accountant

Advanced Utility Networks; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance financial management and reporting. The role involves preparing management accounts, collaborating with teams, and providing insights for strategic decisions. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, ready to contribute to a dynamic finance team.

Benefits

Staggered Start & Finish Times

Hybrid Working Options

Life Cover

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Wellbeing Services

Long Service Awards

Retail Discounts

Volunteering Scheme

Christmas Shutdown

Buy Additional Holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in management accounting.
• Strong track record of analyzing financial data.
• Experience in fast-paced business environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Partnering with managers for Contract Performance Review.
• Supporting budget development and cash forecasts.

Skills

Financial control

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Our Vacancy

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Management Accountant to take a central role in the financial management and reporting of the business. This position supports strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, robust financial control, and collaborative engagement across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly visible and influential role within a forward-thinking finance team.

The Role

You will contribute to the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts, assist with budgeting, and work closely with the wider team to drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
2. Partnering with Account and Commercial Managers to maintain and produce the Contract Performance Review monthly, a key document that informs operational and strategic decisions across the Group.
3. Analyzing and interpreting financial performance, delivering clear and actionable insights to support senior management reviews.
4. Collaborating with other finance functions, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and FP&A, to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.
5. Supporting the Finance Director and Financial Controller in the development of detailed budgets and rolling cash forecasts.
6. Continuously improving financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
7. Ensuring robust financial governance in line with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
8. Assisting with audit preparation and acting as a liaison with external auditors during the year-end process, specifically on Revenue Recognition.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have proven experience in a similar management accounting role, with a strong track record of analysing financial data and presenting insights clearly. They will also have:

• Solid understanding of financial control and accounting best practices.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
• Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience working in fast-paced or evolving business environments; construction industry exposure is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Our Benefits

Our company is devoted to ensuring our staff receives a comprehensive selection of rewards and perks. We acknowledge that employment is merely a portion of our daily routine, and our objective is to provide our team members with a broad spectrum of versatile benefits that cater to their needs. We take pride in offering a diverse assortment of options to support all lifestyles, with a majority of these benefits accessible throughout the year. Our benefits/perks include:

• Staggered Start & Finish Times
• Hybrid Working Options
• Life Cover
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Wellbeing Services
• Long Service Awards
• Retail Discounts
• Volunteering Scheme
• Christmas Shutdown
• Buy Additional Holiday

And much more...

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

Our Business

As the business that continues to define multi utility in the residential market, TriConnex works tirelessly to ensure that our residential developer clients have access to experts in all existing and emerging utilities.

Providing the widest product range, solely to the residential sector, equals a greater customer experience. This is why we are regarded by so many as offering the best customer service in the industry.

Our Values

Working within TriConnex is a rewarding place to be. We spend a lot of time at work and we know the importance of spending that time working towards a common purpose. Supporting our employees is a key priority, balancing the demands of a growing business with staff welfare.

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