Management Accountant

CL:AIRE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare scheme

Employee discounts

Enhanced pension & holidays

Job summary

CL:AIRE in Reading is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a part-time, permanent role (3 days / 24 hours per week), hybrid working. You will own the full management accounts process, deliver timely reports, and support strategic decision-making alongside the Finance & Operations Director.

The role suits a proactive professional with strong Excel skills, Xero experience, and a track record of improving reporting processes. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience independently preparing full management accounts.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, with a track record of improving reporting processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organisational and self-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Independently managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other business functions to gather, validate and interpret financial data.
• Supporting improvements to reporting processes, controls and governance.
• Supporting budgeting, cash flow planning and audits.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Analytical thinking

UK work eligibility

Xero

Education

AAT level 4 or higher

Tools

Xero

Job description

Contract: Part time, permanent - 3 days / 24 hours, per week

Location: Reading / Hybrid

Application Deadline: This is rolling recruitment, and the role may close early if a high number of applications are received.

The Role

This is a hands-on role for an experienced Management Accountant who can independently manage the full management accounts process from start to finish. Reporting into the Finance & Operations Director, you will take ownership of delivering accurate, timely and insightful management reporting that supports the Senior Leadership Team with strategic decision making, while reviewing and improving existing reports.

The role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and is looking for a stable, part-time position where they can apply their existing experience.

Key responsibilities

across both companies will include:

• Independently managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to agreed deadlines.
• Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other business functions to gather, validate and interpret financial data.
• Supporting improvements to reporting processes, controls and governance.
• Supporting budgeting, cash flow planning and audits.
• Ad-hoc reporting as required by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge and Skills

Required:

• Experience independently preparing full management accounts
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis, with a track record of improving reporting processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organisational and self-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Experience with Xero software
• AAT level 4 qualified or higher

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive employee healthcare scheme, wellbeing program, and on-demand GP services.
• Access to employee discount schemes for gyms, retailers, and holidays.
• Enhanced company pension and holiday benefits.

This role is advertised as three days per week, although we can consider a working pattern across four or five shorter days where this works for both the candidate and the organisation.

As an equal opportunities employer, CL:AIRE is committed to ensuring fair treatment for all current and prospective employees. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender identity, or marital status. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and become part of CL:AIRE. If you need any accessibility support during the application or interview process, please inform us, and we will be happy to assist.