Management Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in Cambridge seeks a Management Accountant to support rapid growth. This role offers the opportunity for professional development toward a Finance Manager position, requiring strong financial reporting skills and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Comfortable dealing with executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end management accounts and financial statements accurately on time.
• Manage annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and VAT regulations.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Job description

NXTGEN are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner for this Management Accountant vacancy, working with a highly innovative and rapidly scaling tech company based in Cambridge. Within the last 12 months the organisation has seen significant growth following the development of a new product and this success is set to continue with the acquisition of new customers across the UK & US. The role of Management Accountant will play a key role in the ongoing success of the business, ensuring that department leaders and the senior leadership team have access to timely and accurate month end financial reports. This position is seen as a developmental role within the business with the potential for the Management Accountant to progress into a Finance Manager role with time. With this in mind, the role would suit an ambitious and driven finance professional who's comfortable working is a fast paced, innovative and dynamic company, with aspirations to become a global market leader.

As Management Accountant you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller in what is a diverse and all encompassing role, supporting with both commercial and technical reports. You will take responsibility for the delivery of the month end management accounts as well as analysing and reporting on budget performance. There will also be a need to support with statutory submissions including the preparation of Financial Accounts and consolidated reporting for the group on both a monthly and annual basis. As the company scales, the Management Accountant can also expect to support a range of projects from new product development to potential fundraising and M&A activity. This really is a great role to hone and develop your skills in finance.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Finance reporting and consolidation of monthly management accounts and annual financial statements delivered accurately and on time to stakeholders
• Annual budgeting and forecasting in alignment with strategic objectives
• Cash flow and treasury management to maintain and enhance short–term and long–term cash requirements
• Strategic analysis to support decision–makers on making effective investments within the company and propel future business expansions
• Tax & VAT filings, ensuring compliance with local, national and international regulations
• Ad hoc project support across the business

The successful candidate will be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with a proactive and commercial mindset. Candidates looking to make their first move from practice to industry will also be considered for this role, with it being a fantastic first move into industry. As the business continues their development, you will need to adapt to the rapidly changing environment and be confident in your ability to think strategically to allow you to translate financial data into proactive solutions. You will need to be confident dealing with the executive team and providing input on financial strategy for the business, with a willingness to constructively challenge when required.

Salary offered for the role will be dependant on experience and qualification.