Management Accountant

Synergem Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergem Recruitment is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its established finance team. The role combines hands-on management accounting with commercial analysis and close collaboration with operational teams to improve performance and profitability.

The successful candidate will produce accurate financial information, support business planning, and provide meaningful insights to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data and identify drivers.
• Advanced Excel including modelling and reporting capabilities.
• Comfort with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports to deadlines.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with operational managers.
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support decisions.
• Review profitability across activities, contracts and projects.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and robust controls.
• Support cash flow management and working capital improvements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organisation

Proactive adaptability

Job description

Management Accountant

The Opportunity:

We are working with a successful and growing business looking to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant to join its established finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands-on management accounting with commercial analysis and working closely with operational teams.

The role offers considerable variety, with responsibility for producing accurate financial information, supporting business planning and providing meaningful insight to help improve performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial reports to agreed deadlines
• Analysing financial performance, identifying trends, variances and opportunities for improvement
• Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational managers
• Providing financial analysis and commercial insight to support business decisions
• Reviewing profitability across different activities, contracts and projects
• Building strong relationships with operational and commercial teams, providing financial guidance and constructive challenge
• Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations and supporting robust financial controls
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial reporting, systems and processes
• Supporting cash flow management and working capital improvements
• Providing financial analysis for new business opportunities and commercial proposals
• Assisting with ad hoc financial projects and analysis as required

The Candidate:

We are looking for a confident and proactive accountant who combines strong technical accounting skills with an interest in the commercial side of business.

Qualifications and Experience

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - QBE's will be considered
• At least two years' experience in a management accounting or commercially focused finance role
• Experience preparing monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Strong understanding of financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience working with non-finance colleagues and explaining financial information clearly
• Previous experience within a multi-site, operational or service-led business would be advantageous but is not essential

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information and identify key performance drivers
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and reporting
• Confident using accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Well organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• A proactive, adaptable approach with a willingness to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements

This role would suit an experienced Management Accountant looking to develop their commercial exposure, or someone already working in a commercially focused finance position who enjoys being involved in the wider business.