Management Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to take ownership of financial processes and reporting. The role involves producing management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong candidates will have qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, and expertise in financial systems like Microsoft Dynamics. The position offers opportunities for hybrid working, career growth, and engagement in strategic financial projects.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

Enhanced benefits package

Growth and progression opportunities

Exposure to strategic financial projects

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Solid understanding of IFRS / UK GAAP.
• Experience in financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis.
• Maintain oversight of cash and working capital.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

A leading hospitality business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to take ownership of the group’s financial processes and reporting. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong finance professional to play a pivotal role in maintaining robust financial controls, supporting decision-making, and ensuring regulatory compliance across a growing business.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Director, taking responsibility for accurate and timely management reporting, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role offers excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in upcoming system developments, including a transition to Microsoft Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Prepare detailed variance analysis and insightful KPI reporting for senior management.
• Maintain daily oversight of the group’s cash and working capital position and produce rolling cashflow forecasts.
• Lead the year-end audit process and ensure ongoing adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and system migration projects.

Suitable Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of IFRS / UK GAAP and financial controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling ability, with experience in financial systems such as Sage or Dynamics.
• Confident communicator able to partner effectively across the business.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Enhanced benefits package including bonus, pension, and holiday allowance.
• Excellent growth and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to strategic financial projects and senior leadership.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, growing hospitality business.

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