Management Accountant

Salisbury Group; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee financial reporting and analysis. You will support an Assistant Management Accountant while preparing management accounts and forecasts. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 and a hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes. The position is primarily a 12-month contract, starting ASAP.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Competence in month-end procedures and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ability to communicate financial impacts clearly to non-financial staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within six working days of month-end.
• Report and forecast financial performance in line with month-end timetables.
• Update annual forecasts monthly and prepare annual budgets.
• Complete VAT returns and maintain data integrity for ad hoc reporting.
• Liaise with management to improve reporting systems and internal processes.
• Manage and develop the Assistant Management Accountant.

Skills

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Job description

About The Role

Management Accountant | £50,000 | Hybrid (Milton Keynes – 2 Days Per Week)
12-Month Maternity Cover | Start ASAP

Atlas Workplace Services is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering financial control and insight to support our business goals.

🔍 About the Role

As Management Accountant, you’ll provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis to the senior management team. You’ll also support and develop an Assistant Management Accountant, ensuring robust processes and continuous improvement across our finance function.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts within six working days of month-end.
• Report and forecast financial performance in line with month-end timetables.
• Update annual forecasts monthly and prepare annual budgets.
• Complete VAT returns and maintain data integrity for ad hoc reporting.
• Liaise with management to improve reporting systems and internal processes.
• Manage and develop the Assistant Management Accountant.

About You

✅ What We’re Looking For

Qualifications:

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or working towards accreditation).

Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience in variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Competence in month-end procedures and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ability to communicate financial impacts clearly to non-financial staff.
• Experience improving reporting systems and recommending process changes.
• Leadership skills to support and develop junior team members.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary: £50,000 per year
• Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days per week in Milton Keynes
• Opportunity to start ASAP for a full handover
• Be part of a collaborative team with scope to influence and improve processes

About The Company

At Atlas Workplace Services, we believe great buildings start with great people. That’s why we’ve reimagined facilities management to put people first—those who work in the spaces we care for, and those who deliver our services every day.

We’re not just another FM provider — we’re a top-10 industry leader committed to doing things differently, with a personal touch, smart technology, and a passion for going the extra mile.

As part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), Atlas Workplace Services is proud to be a company where our people have a meaningful stake in our success. Being part of an EOT isn’t just about sharing in the company’s performance; it’s about creating a culture of shared responsibility, collaboration, and pride in what we achieve together.