Management Accountant

3Sixty Resourcing Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000 PA

Pension up to 18%

Mon-Fri core hours (site based)

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

3Sixty Resourcing Ltd in Peterborough is looking for a talented Management Accountant to join the finance function. You will support two business units, own monthly reconciliations, manage month-end processes and produce management accounts packs.

The role requires finalist or newly qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA, strong Excel, ERP experience, UK GAAP/IFRS knowledge, and the ability to drive improvements. Salary up to £45,000 per annum plus excellent benefits including pension and generous holidays.

Qualifications

• Finalist or newly qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent / qualified by experience).
• Previous experience in a management accounting role, trainee position or relevant finance placement.
• Understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS fundamentals and financial control principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including V Lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and explain variances.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across two business units.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, own and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain internal controls.
• Manage the month-end process across two business units, including journals and accruals.
• Produce monthly management accounts packs and KPI reports for decision-making.
• Provide commentary on financial performance and variance analysis.
• Support statutory reporting, audits and compliance submissions.
• Prepare and submit ONS returns accurately and on time.
• Build relationships across business units and respond to financial queries.
• Provide operational support for cash allocation and accounts payable during busy periods.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting quality.
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams as required.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA finalist or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Management Accountant
Peterborough
Full Time, Permanent
Up to 45,000 P.A + Excellent Benefits including 18% Pension

We are now looking for a talented Management Accountant to join the finance function of one of our leading clients in Peterborough.

The successful candidate will support two distinct business units within a shared finance function, taking responsibility for key financial processes, monthly reporting and maintaining strong financial controls. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their experience within a varied and fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities for the Management Accountant

• Prepare, own and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Manage the month-end process across both business units, including journals, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis.
• Produce monthly management accounts packs, KPI reports and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Provide commentary on financial performance, identifying trends and explaining variances.
• Support statutory reporting, external audits and compliance submissions.
• Prepare and submit Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns accurately and within deadlines.
• Build relationships across both business units, acting as a key point of contact for financial queries.
• Provide operational support for cash allocation, banking queries and accounts payable during busy periods or staff absence.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting quality and financial controls.
• Liaise with internal and external audit teams, providing information and support as required.
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc duties and projects.

What you'll need

• Finalist or newly qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA (or equivalent / qualified by experience).
• Previous experience in a management accounting role, trainee position or relevant finance placement.
• Understanding of UK GAAP / IFRS fundamentals and financial control principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including V Lookups and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and explain variances.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across two business units.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Benefits for the Management Accountant

• Salary up to 45,000 P.A.
• Pension scheme up to 18% combined.
• Monday - Friday core hours (site based).
• 25 days + 8 bank holidays.

Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.