Management Accountant

United Living Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a Management Accountant in the UK to maintain accurate financial records, partner with internal stakeholders, and ensure robust financial governance. The role covers monthly reporting, cashflow management, budgeting, and compliance across group entities.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver timely management accounts, perform variance analysis, and support the financial controller in strategic planning and transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant with UK GAAP knowledge.
• Minimum 3 years in a management accounting role.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Business Central.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow analysis.
• Perform month-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Complete variance analysis against budget and forecast, with commentary.
• Reconcile key control accounts including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly consolidation reporting for Group submissions.
• Assist in monthly management account packs for senior stakeholders.
• Cashflow forecasting & cash management
• Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts and monitor against projections.
• Support cash collection activities with Commercial teams.
• Identify and escalate potential cashflow risks with proactive analysis.
• Regular bank reconciliations and treasury reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders to improve cashflow forecasting models.
• Budgeting & forecasting
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasts.
• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for planning decisions.
• Challenge budget holders to drive accountability.
• Maintain budgeting templates and forecasting tools.
• Business partnering & ad hoc queries
• Be finance point of contact for operational teams and respond to queries.
• Process and manage cost transfers between contracts and entities with appropriate approvals.
• Provide financial analysis for project reviews and profitability.
• Prepare ad hoc reports requested by Financial Controller or leadership.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Clear communicator

Self-motivated and independent

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Qualified by experience

Tools

ERP systems

Power Query

Jet Reports

Odata

Job description

Job Description

The Management Accountant is accountable for maintaining accurate and complete financial records in accordance with Group policies, UK GAAP, and statutory requirements. They will support the delivery of financial and commercial objectives, providing effective business partnering to internal stakeholders whilst upholding the highest standards of financial governance.

Specific Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial Reporting


• Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow analysis.


• Perform month-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.


• Complete variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear and concise commentary.


• Reconcile key control accounts including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts.


• Prepare monthly consolidation reporting for Group submissions to agreed timetables.


• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management account packs for senior stakeholders.


• Cashflow Forecasting & Cash Management


• Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, monitoring actuals against projections.


• Support cash collection activities, working closely with Commercial teams to ensure timely receipt of payments.


• Identify and escal… potential cashflow risks, providing proactive analysis to the Financial Controller.


• Perform regular bank reconciliations and treasury reporting as required.


• Liaise with internal stakeholders to improve accuracy of cashflow forecasting models.


• Budgeting & Forecasting


• Support the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs from operational and commercial teams.


• Assist in the preparation of quarterly reforecasts, ensuring alignment with business performance.


• Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business planning decisions.


• Work with budget holders to challenge assumptions and drive accountability for financial performance.


• Maintain and update budget templates and forecasting tools, improving accuracy and efficiency over time.


• Business Partnering & Ad Hoc Queries


• Act as a key finance point of contact for operational and commercial teams, responding to ad hoc financial queries in a timely and accurate manner.


• Process and manage cost transfers between contracts, cost centres, and entities, ensuring correct coding and appropriate authorisation.


• Provide financial analysis and insight to support project reviews and contract profitability assessments.


• Support the preparation of ad hoc reports and financial analysis as required by the Financial Controller or senior leadership.


• Build strong working relationships across the business, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.


• Financial Controls & Compliance


• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.


• Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations to agreed timetables and standards.


• Support internal and external audit requirements, providing documentation and analysis as needed.


• Assist with VAT, CIS, PAYE/NI, and other statutory compliance obligations.


• Maintain clear audit trails and documentation across all financial transactions.


• Systems & Process Improvement


• Maintain and optimise Business Central ERP, including dimension structures and chart of accounts.


• Support development of automated reporting using Power Query and other tools.


• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual intervention and improve efficiency.


• Document financial processes and procedures to ensure knowledge retention and continuity.


• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives led by the Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience


• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar management accounting role


• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP)


• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis)


• Experience working with ERP systems


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines


• Clear communicator with ability to explain finance to non-finance stakeholders


• Self-motivated and able to work independently


• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries


• Business Central ERP experience


• Power Query, Jet Reports, Odata


• CIS and subcontractor accounting knowledge


• Experience supporting cashflow forecasting models


• Exposure to finance transformation or systems implementation


• Payroll processing experience


• Process improvement mindset