Management Accountant

Benjamin Edwards; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Professional development and study

Job summary

Benjamin Edwards in Lincoln is seeking a Management Accountant to join our finance team. The role is based in Lincoln, full-time and permanent, working closely with the Financial Controller to deliver timely management accounts, insightful analysis and commercial support.

The ideal candidate is part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, with experience preparing management accounts, strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset, ready to develop their career within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial information.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders across the business.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Present monthly financial results and commentary to senior management.
• Process month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Produce departmental and operational performance reports.
• Support the preparation of board reporting packs and management presentations.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow and key business performance indicators.
• Partner with operational managers to provide commercial insight and improve business performance.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Provide support across the wider finance function as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Proactive mindset

Education

ACCA or CIMA part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Management Accountant Lincoln

Location: Lincoln - office based

Department: Finance

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Reporting to: Financial Controller

The Opportunity An established and successful Lincoln-based organisation is looking to appoint an ambitious and commercially focused Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified ACCA/CIMA professional who is looking to play a key role in supporting business performance, influencing decision-making and developing their career within a growing organisation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, senior leadership team and operational managers, you will provide accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and commercial support across multiple business areas.

The Role

As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial information to support both operational and strategic decision-making. You\'ll become a trusted business partner, helping managers understand financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement and maintain strong financial control. This varied role offers exposure across several areas of the business and provides an excellent platform for long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Present monthly financial results and commentary to senior management.
• Process month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and business plans.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Produce departmental and operational performance reports.
• Support the preparation of board reporting packs and management presentations.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow and key business performance indicators.
• Partner with operational managers to provide commercial insight and improve business performance.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Provide support across the wider finance function as required.

About You

Essential

• ACCA or CIMA part-qualified, finalist or fully qualified.
• Previous experience preparing management accounts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial information.
• Confident communicator who can build relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

• Experience working within a multi-site or operational business.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience.
• Experience analysing operational performance and profitability.
• Experience supporting business improvement initiatives and financial reporting enhancements.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Professional development and study support where applicable.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Company social events.
• Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing Lincoln-based organisation where finance is valued as a true business partner. You\'ll work closely with experienced leaders, gain exposure across a wide range of commercial activities and have the opportunity to influence decision-making while continuing to develop your career.