Management Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Employee recognition program

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Internal progression

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Mansfield. You will support the monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes, while providing commercial insight to drive operational decisions.

The role emphasizes robust financial control, timely reporting, and cross-department collaboration. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with 1–2 years’ experience and strong Excel skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills with formulas, functions and financial data.
• Experience supervising more junior team members would be ideal.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensure deadlines are met.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Prepare and review month-end journals, accruals and prepayments; analyse performance vs budgets.
• Produce regular financial reports and identify trends and variances.
• Support budgeting and forecasting through financial analysis and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely reconciliations.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and decisions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to provide commercial insight.
• Assist with finance system implementation and process improvements.
• Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will be a key member of the Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting and analysis across the business. The role will focus on assisting with the preparation of management accounts, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve any outstanding reconciling items.
• Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments, while analysing performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Produce regular financial reports, identifying key trends, variances, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process through financial analysis and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business initiatives and operational decisions.
• Work closely with stakeholders across different departments, providing financial support and commercial insight.
• Assist with finance system implementation projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving the efficiency of finance processes.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of month-end activities.

About You:

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good Excel skills, including the ability to work confidently with formulas, functions, and financial data.
• Experience supervising more junior team members would be would be ideal for this role
• Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, motivated approach with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

What’s on Offer:

• Study support
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities for career development and internal progression
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• The chance to gain broader exposure across different areas of the business