Management Accountant

Harper May; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IT services group in Guildford is seeking a driven Management Accountant to support financial reporting and performance analysis. You will manage monthly accounts, assist with budgeting, and collaborate with business units to track KPIs. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, have strong Excel skills, and possess a proactive mindset. Join in enhancing financial processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in management accounting required.
• Previous experience in the IT or technology sectors is desirable.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Manage monthly accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Excel skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Harper May is working with a growing IT services group renowned for delivering high-quality technology solutions to a broad range of clients. As the company expands its service offering and operational reach, they are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support financial reporting, performance analysis, and business planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Manage monthly accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles across departments
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for senior management
• Collaborate with business units to track KPIs and support decision-making
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting
• Help improve financial processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Provide support on ad-hoc financial projects and reporting tasks

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified with strong experience in management accounting
• Previous experience in the IT, technology, or services sectors is desirable
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across departments
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to drive improvements in finance processes