Management Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance-oriented company in Coventry is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team. This hands-on role involves preparing financial reports, maintaining financial records, and supporting commercial decisions during a period of transformation. The ideal candidate has qualifications in accounting, experience in finance roles, and thrives in dynamic environments. The company promotes inclusivity and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience in high-growth businesses preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports including management and group accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes including accruals and audits.
• Oversee payroll and tax-related tasks in collaboration with external advisors.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Strong understanding of financial operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

Finance systems

Business Central

Power BI

Job description

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join the finance team of a growing organisation undergoing significant transformation and expansion. With recent private investment and a clear growth strategy, the business is scaling rapidly through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same. You'll play a key part in supporting the business as it integrates new acquisitions, enhances financial processes, and delivers critical insights to leadership.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the business, helping to improve systems, deliver accurate financial reporting, and support commercial decision-making at a pivotal stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and regular financial reports, including management and group accounts

• Maintain core financial records including fixed asset register, cash flow forecasts, and working capital metrics

• Support month-end and year-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and audit preparation

• Oversee payroll, VAT returns, and tax-related tasks (in collaboration with external advisors)

• Manage purchase ledger activity and respond to supplier queries

• Produce regular reports to support HR with performance tracking and KPIs

• Contribute to finance system improvements and ensure data accuracy

• Support process development across newly acquired entities

• Provide mentoring and knowledge-sharing within the team

• Deliver ad hoc analysis and take on project-based work as needed

Key Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Qualified accountant with experience in a similar finance role

• Strong understanding of financial operations, reporting, and controls

• Proficient in finance systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

• Commercially aware with a high level of attention to detail

• Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

• Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment with evolving systems and priorities

Desirable

• Experience in acquisitive or high-growth businesses

• Familiarity with Business Central and Power BI

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.