Management Accountant

MacKenzie King; Foxhall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Broad role

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MacKenzie King in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role offers a broad remit across financial reporting, commercial analysis, team leadership and business support.

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing decision-making and helping to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance position.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and accounting systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Deliver variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Oversee payroll and timesheet processes.
• Support and mentor members of the finance team.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage VAT returns, including CIS requirements.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Financial communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

A successful and growing business is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team in Ipswich. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a key position offering a broad remit across financial reporting, commercial analysis, team leadership and business support.

This role would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams, influencing decision-making and helping to drive business performance.

The Opportunity

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Finance Director and senior management team by delivering accurate financial information and meaningful analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will also oversee key day-to-day finance activities and support the development of the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Deliver variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Oversee payroll and timesheet processes.
• Support and mentor members of the finance team.
• Drive improvements to financial systems, controls and reporting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage VAT returns, including Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance position.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong IT skills, including advanced Excel and accounting systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and continuous improvement mindset.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Director.
• Broad and varied role with genuine commercial exposure.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Chance to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of a well-established business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

All enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.