Management Accountant

Refreshing Finance Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing AI content management firm in Reading seeks a qualified Management Accountant to manage financial accounts and support the finance team. The role is hybrid, requiring office attendance two days per week. Ideal candidates will be fully ACCA or CIMA qualified, with experience in private equity backed SMEs. Salary ranges from £40,000 to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified and experienced as a management accountant.
• Experience in a private equity backed SME is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping to trial balance and data accuracy in Xero.
• Produce group management accounts and necessary month-end journals.
• Support finance leadership with financial analysis and reports.
• Review internal accounting processes for accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Energetic attitude

Positive mindset

Education

Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the role

We’re a 5‑year‑old AI content management company backed by private equity. Based in Reading, we’re looking for a recently qualified Management Accountant to join our dynamic team.

Hybrid – office in Reading two days a week

Please only apply if you live in the West of London and can get to the office two days a week

Pay range: £40,000–£55,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping to trial balance, owning accurate & timely data in Xero, ready to month‑end timetable
• Production of group management accounts including all necessary month‑end journals and reconciliations
• Support the Finance Manager in drafting the commentary on the group’s financial performance vs comparatives.
• Help prepare the monthly board pack and investor reports
• Prepare the quarterly VAT return
• Manage the processing of the Sales Ledger and prepare a monthly Credit Management Report, chase all overdue debts
• Support the Finance Manager and Head of HR with a range of duties
• Provide financial analysis support to the CFO and other members of the Senior Leadership team when required
• Own loan accounting computations & bank transactions
• Review internal accounting processes with the CFO and Finance Manager as necessary to improve accuracy & timeliness
• Assist Finance Manager in the annual audit process
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant

Required Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant. Please only apply if you're fully qualified.
• Experienced working as a management accountant in a PE backed SME.
• Someone who is energetic, positive, and ready for a new challenge.

Apply ASAP.