Management Accountant

TH Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Management Accountant to enhance financial strategy and performance. The role requires expertise in management accounting, financial analysis, and tools like Xero, Excel, and Sage. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, and be capable of working independently and collaboratively. This position is hybrid, with three days a week in the office, and includes various benefits like an office attendance bonus and extra holiday for birthdays.

Benefits

Office attendance bonus

Extra day off for birthday

Free onsite cafe

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting or similar finance role.
• Strong proficiency in Xero, Excel, and Sage.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance and support long-term business planning and forecasting.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, and support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on financial results.
• Support tender evaluations with cost analysis and risk assessments.
• Develop cost models and provide financial input during supplier negotiations.

Skills

Management accounting

Xero

Excel

Sage

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

AAT Qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Excel

Sage

Job description

This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in the office. We also pay an office attendance bonus as well as other great benefits such as an extra days holiday for your birthday (plus the usual 25 days), free onsite cafe and subsidised parking.

Are you an experienced finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for turning numbers into meaningful insights? We're looking for a Management Accountant to join our team and play a key role in driving financial strategy and performance across the organisation.

About the Role

As a Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for preparing, developing and analysing management accounts to support budget holders in making informed decisions. You'll work closely with senior leadership to provide financial insights that guide business planning and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Analyse financial performance and support long-term business planning and forecasting.
• Monitor key financial metrics and KPIs, and support budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide commentary on financial results.
• Support tender evaluations with cost analysis and risk assessments.
• Develop cost models and provide financial input during supplier negotiations and contract renewals.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure financial data accuracy.
• Assist with audits and maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience in a management accounting or similar finance role.
• Strong proficiency in Xero, Excel, and Sage.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• AAT Qualification or Qualified by Experience.
• Experience with Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) procedures and reporting.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Flexible, proactive, and results‑driven approach.

About Constellia

Constellia – Neutral Vendor solutions for Goods, Services, Technology and Works. Established in 2007, Constellia is one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies (ranked in Sunday Times & 2025), and a leading Neutral Vendor Managed Service Provider in the UK.

We manage over £400 million of spend across 200+ public and private sector organisations. We are also the UK's only Neutral Vendor to enable public sector and utility clients' access to procurement of Goods, Works, Services and Technology. As a Neutral Vendor, we act as a conduit between contracting authorities and prequalified suppliers, providing a fast and compliant marketing route via Neutral Vendor Frameworks. Our diverse marketplace enlists over 3,000 pre‑approved suppliers, giving clients access to 400+ subcategories of spend.

We provide public sector clients the flexibility and choice to buy through one simple route quickly and compliantly, helping drive efficiencies, Social Value and savings.