Management Accountant

Precept Recruit; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Mortgage services

Retail discounts

Recognition wall

Selling holiday

EV scheme

Sick pay

Annual events

Canteen subsidy

Free parking

Job summary

Precept Recruit in Derby is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join the Group Finance team. You will own month-end processes, deliver management accounts, and provide insightful financial analysis to drive business decisions.

Responsibilities include preparing journals, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, while collaborating with finance and operations to improve processes and controls. Hybrid working arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Management Accountant or strong Assistant Management Accountant role.
• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and identify process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close and prepare accurate, timely management accounts for assigned subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyse financial performance against budget, prior month and prior year, providing clear commentary on variances, trends and key cost drivers.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support VAT, stock accounting, reconciliations and year-end audit preparation.
• Support budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow forecasting, working closely with the Finance Business Partner and operational teams.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, reviewing aged balances, investigating discrepancies and supporting effective working capital management.
• Produce management reports, financial summaries and ad-hoc analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders, providing financial insight and supporting a clear understanding of business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Provide cross-cover across Group entities and support junior finance team members where required.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Excel skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA study or qualified by experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

£34,000 | Derby - Hybrid | Permanent

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our Group Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple subsidiaries, taking ownership of month-end processes, management accounts, reconciliations and financial analysis.

This is a varied role offering exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and business partnering. You will work closely with finance and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insight, improve processes and support effective business decision-making.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close and prepare accurate, timely management accounts for assigned subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Analyse financial performance against budget, prior month and prior year, providing clear commentary on variances, trends and key cost drivers.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support VAT, stock accounting, reconciliations and year-end audit preparation.
• Support budgeting, rolling forecasts and cash flow forecasting, working closely with the Finance Business Partner and operational teams.
• Monitor Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, reviewing aged balances, investigating discrepancies and supporting effective working capital management.
• Produce management reports, financial summaries and ad-hoc analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders, providing financial insight and supporting a clear understanding of business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and internal controls.
• Provide cross-cover across Group entities and support junior finance team members where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Management Accountant or strong Assistant Management Accountant role.
• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and identify process improvements.

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-entity or Group finance environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a similar ERP system.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and year-end audits.
• Experience using Power BI or other financial reporting tools.
• Experience working with operational managers and supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

What's on offer

My Perks and Rewards Hub:

• • HealthCare Cash Plan through Westfield Health, EAP with Health Assured, 24/7 access to a GP with Doctor Line and wellbeing support;
  • Cycle to Work Scheme through Halfords, SmartTech through Curry's;
  • Employee Mortgage Services through Charles Cameron and general financial support;
  • Discounts or Cashback across various retailers, e.g Groceries, Dining, Days Out;
  • Social Recognition Wall, a way to send recognition to your colleagues.
• Selling Holiday
• EV Scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• Yearly Events
• Subsidised Canteen
• Free Parking

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Please note, the closing date on this role will be Friday 13th November and CV's will not be reviewed until that point!