Management Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald has an excellent opportunity for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join our established Finance team, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager. The role offers exposure to management accounting, financial reporting and budgeting, with a focus on strengthening financial controls and supporting operational decision making.

Duties include monthly management accounts, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounting, variance analysis and supporting Group

Qualifications

• Part Qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with relevant experience in management accounting and month end reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail; experience with balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders and manage deadlines in a busy finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly management accounts and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and intercompany accounting; resolving reconciliation differences.
• Producing financial analysis and cost centre reports for operational stakeholders; supporting Group reporting to the US parent.

Job description

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern: Office Based

About the Client

Our client is a growing international organisation with operations across multiple countries. They have established a strong reputation within their sector and offer a collaborative and supportive working environment.

With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, they provide employees with opportunities to broaden their experience and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join an established Finance team, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager.

This is a varied position offering exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering. You will play an important role in maintaining financial controls, supporting operational decision making and contributing to the continued development of the Finance function.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records, including depreciation and asset movements.
• Managing intercompany accounting and resolving reconciliation differences.
• Reviewing overhead expenditure and investigating variances against budgets.
• Producing financial analysis and cost centre reports for operational stakeholders.
• Supporting monthly Group reporting, including submissions to the US parent organisation.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Maintaining lease accounting schedules and supporting compliance requirements.
• Providing financial information for internal and external audits.
• Assisting with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve existing processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with previous experience in management accounting and month end reporting. Finalists and qualified by experience candidates will also be considered. Strong Excel skills, experience of balance sheet reconciliations and excellent attention to detail are essential. You will be confident communicating with stakeholders, managing deadlines and working within a busy Finance environment.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of £45,000 and the opportunity to join a growing international organisation offering exposure to both UK and US financial reporting.

Working closely with an experienced FP&A Manager, you will gain valuable experience across a broad range of accounting activities, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and commercial understanding.

The organisation offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Part Qualified Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career.