Management Accountant

SRM Recruitment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Job summary

Management Accountant based in Peterborough is required for a privately owned national construction group. 5 days in the office; ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or finalist. The role offers career progression within a growing finance team and exposure to COINS accounting systems.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, P&L reviews, budgeting and quarterly reforecasts, and ad‑hoc projects. Power BI experience and strong communication are preferred in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or finalist status.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the group divisions.
• Liaise with management to review current and future performance.
• Produce monthly P&L reviews and KPI/MI packs.
• Assist with year-end audit pack and budgeting/reforecasts.
• Develop monthly management packs and support ad‑hoc projects.

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

Power BI

COINS accounting system

Job description

Management Accountant – based in Peterborough

5 days in the office

Management Accountant ( ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required for a highly successful, privately owned, national construction group. With a turnover in excess of £700m, the business is currently experiencing growth and as such is seeking to strengthen its finance team.

As part of a well-established team the successful applicant will have a fantastic opportunity to develop and enhance their skills and experience. Career progression within the group is a real possibility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts


• Liaising with management teams to assess the current and future performance of the formwork and plant divisions.


• Monthly P&L reviews (including detailed gross profit, wages, revenue/cost and overhead analysis).


• Assist with the monthly financial close process.


• Development of monthly management packs and internal KPI’s and MI.


• Assist with the production of year-end audit pack and resolving any audit queries.


• Assist with the production of annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts. Helping with additional budgetary tasks.


• Ad-hoc tasks/projects.


• Fully qualified/finalist level accountant with 3+ years’ experience working in industry or practice


• Experience of working in the construction industry preferred.


• Strong communicator and team player


• Experience of Power BI or similar


• Ability to challenge the ‘status quo.’


• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• To become a recognised user within finance of the COINS accounting system – a successful candidate must be able to get to grips with the COINS accounting system quickly.


• A self-starter who can manage and prioritise deadlines as well as manage expectations upwards.


• Competitive salary with confidence of working for an established and growing company


• Pension Scheme


• Possible career growth for the right candidate


• A stimulating & dynamic environment


• Dedicated Training & Development Department