Management Accountant

Michael Page; Orpington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent opportunity

Study support

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Management Accountant to manage core accounting activities and deliver clear financial information for day-to-day decisions. You will support the Accounting & Finance function, maintain records, and provide reporting to help stakeholders understand performance.

The role focuses on preparing management accounts, analysing variances, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure up-to-date financial data and robust reporting across

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and accurate financial record keeping.
• Ability to review financial information and explain variances clearly.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Confidence working with financial data to identify trends and cost movements.
• Ability to present financial information in a clear, practical format.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate management accounts to give the business a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain financial records and ensure accounting information is complete and up to date.
• Review financial data and investigate variances to support informed decision-making.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather information needed for financial reporting.
• Produce clear reports that help stakeholders understand key financial results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial information.
• Monitor costs and financial trends to highlight areas requiring attention.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Accounting & Finance function.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cost control

Financial data presentation

Job description

As a Management Accountant you will manage core accounting activity and provide clear financial information that supports day-to-day decisions. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department, helping the business keep accurate records and maintain a clear view of its finances.

Client Details

Our client is a busy, growing organisation

Description

• Prepare accurate management accounts to give the business a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain financial records and ensure accounting information is complete and up to date.
• Review financial data and investigate variances to support informed decision-making.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather information needed for financial reporting.
• Produce clear reports that help stakeholders understand key financial results.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activity with reliable financial information.
• Monitor costs and financial trends to highlight areas requiring attention.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the Accounting & Finance function.

Profile

A successful applicant should ideally have:

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes and accurate financial record keeping.
• Ability to review financial information and explain variances clearly.
• Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Confidence working with financial data to identify trends and cost movements.
• Ability to present financial information in a clear, practical format.

Job Offer

• Permanent opportunity
• Study support

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.