Management Accountant

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Involvement in exciting projects

Job summary

A dynamic global organisation is seeking a Management Accountant for a fixed-term role covering maternity leave. Based in Reading with hybrid working, the Finance team plays a crucial role in supporting business operations. Applicants should be part-qualified accountants with strong technical skills and experience in management accounts. Responsibilities include managing timely accounts and providing insights to enhance business performance. This role offers exposure to exciting projects and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience in management accounts is essential.
• Background in a creative, SME, or fast-paced environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts across multiple revenue channels.
• Conduct profitability and margin analysis by artist, project, and sales channel.
• Manage month-end processes including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Proficiency in Excel

Management accounts experience

Collaborative work style

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

Job description

Business Manager - Temporary Division - Accountancy and Finance at Wade Macdonald

Management Accountant – Maternity Cover

Reading – Hybrid Working

About the Client

This global organisation operates across the UK, Europe, and the USA and partners with some of the most recognisable names in their sector. They cultivate a dynamic work environment where work-life balance and employee well-being are priorities.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a high-performing finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Supporting the Finance Director, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of the business, working across a variety of revenue streams and collaborating with commercial teams to support decision-making.

Duties will include:

• Preparing timely and accurate management accounts across multiple revenue channels
• Conducting profitability and margin analysis by artist, project, and sales channel
• Managing month-end processes including journals, accruals, and reconciliations
• Overseeing VAT and sales tax compliance in the UK, EU, and US
• Supporting royalty reporting and audit processes
• Collaborating with internal teams to manage inventory and support launches and tours
• Providing financial insights and analysis to drive business performance

About the Successful Applicant

You will be a part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with strong technical accounting skills and experience in management accounts. A background in a creative, SME, or fast-paced environment is advantageous. Confidence in Excel and accounting systems is essential, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

What You Will Receive in Return

This is a rare opportunity to step into the commercial heart of a creative business, working in a collaborative team with exposure to global projects. You’ll enjoy flexible hybrid working, the chance to be involved in exciting projects.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting