Management Accountant

Manchester Arndale; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for a detail-oriented Management Accountant to enhance financial processes within a fast-paced environment. The candidate will assist with P&L reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and support operational teams with valuable financial insights. This role offers a significant opportunity for personal and professional growth while contributing to the company’s success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Actively studying towards further accounting qualifications is desirable.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals and P&L reporting.
• Collaborate with teams for accurate billing and income allocation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Excel

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and process improvement? We’re looking for a Management Accountant to support the monthly financial reporting for our Security Key Account. Working closely with the Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate P&L reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and billing processes, while also supporting operational teams with financial insights.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of financial processes to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and P&L reporting.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure accurate billing and income allocation.
• Assist with audit preparation and maintain clear, accurate working papers.
• Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams to support continuous improvement.
  
  

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent QBE); actively studying towards further accounting qualifications is desirable.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role, ideally within catering, FM, or high-volume contract environments.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and formulas; experience working with multi-system data sources.
• Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving discrepancies.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.