Management Accountant

Toyota Financial Services, KINTO and KINTO JOIN; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services provider in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team on a fixed-term contract until June 2026. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, management accounts preparation, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and have relevant accounting qualifications. The position offers excellent benefits including a hybrid working model and bonus potential.

Benefits

Bonus earning potential

25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday

Great pension scheme

Car Scheme

Hybrid working policy

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a finance team or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and oversight of management accounts.
• Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the management of bank accounts and treasury facilities.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Ensure all financial activities align with the company's policies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organisation & Time Management

Business Acumen

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW part-qualified accountant, QBE, or relevant accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team, on a fixed term contract until June 2026. Offering a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.

The role involves ensuring accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, financial reconciliations, and reporting. It requires a high level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and collaboration with key stakeholders to drive financial insights and improvements. The successful candidate will own financial processes, escalate issues where necessary, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting standards.

A bit about the Finance Department: The Finance Department maintains the financial health of the business through accurate financial reporting, robust risk management, and effective treasury management. The team provides strategic support and ensures compliance with internal and external financial requirements while driving efficiencies and process improvements.

What you'll be doing

• Management Accounts & Reporting: Assist in the preparation and oversight of management accounts and financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all queries are resolved efficiently and internal financial controls are maintained.
• Treasury & Cashflow Management: Support the management of bank accounts and treasury facilities, including loan management and cashflow forecasting.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
• Data Management & Systems: Oversee the accuracy of financial data, including system updates such as tax changes and accounting adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with departmental heads and other key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Conduct financial analysis and produce reports as required by senior management.
• Governance & Best Practices: Ensure all financial activities align with the company's accounting policy and procedure manual, reporting any discrepancies.

Experience you'll gain

• Exposure to high-level financial management and strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in improving financial reporting and forecasting processes.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

Key Experience & Skills

Essential:

• ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW part-qualified accountant, QBE, or relevant accounting degree.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in a finance team or similar role, with strong technical accounting knowledge.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the vehicle leasing or financial services industry.

Attributes & Behaviours

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights.
• Attention to Detail: Highest standards of accuracy and precision in financial reporting.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP is desirable.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving financial issues.
• Communication: Strong ability to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
• Organisation & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
• Business Acumen: Commercial awareness to understand the financial implications of business decisions.

Benefits

KINTO UK is proud to offer an extensive benefits package, including:

• Bonus earning potential
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Great pension scheme starting at 4% employee contribution with 11% employer contribution (flex up to 6% EE and 15% ER)
• Car Scheme following passing of probation
• Hybrid working policy, 2 days from home each week
• Onsite parking

Plus more. To see a full list of benefits, visit our Careers page.

Equal Opportunities: KINTO UK is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome and will be considered without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status or disability status.

Our Recruitment Process

We are a Disability Confident Employer and aim to make our processes accessible to all. If you need adjustments to participate in the process, please let us know how we can support you.

Examples of possible adjustments include providing interview questions in advance, arranging a suitable time/location, and allowing extra time for assessments. Adjustments are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. On-the-job training will be provided and we are committed to accommodating different learning styles.