Management Accountant

CL:AIRE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Healthcare scheme

Employee discounts

Enhanced pension & holidays

Job summary

CL:AIRE is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to join the finance team during a growth phase. You will own timely management reporting, reporting to the Finance & Operations Director, and help support operational performance and strategic decisions.

The role covers month-end processes, reconciliations, and preparation of management accounts, plus budgeting support and ad-hoc analysis. Hybrid Reading office with three days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Strong financial reporting & analysis skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail with proactive work approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organisational and self-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts to deadlines.
• Collaborate with Finance and other functions to validate financial data.
• Support improvements to reporting processes, controls and governance.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Support budgeting, cash flow planning and audits.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting to Senior Leadership Team.
• Undertake other duties as required.

Skills

Management accounts creation

Financial reporting & analysis

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication & presentation

Organisational & self-management

Analytical & problem-solving

UK work eligibility

Education

AAT level 4 or higher

Tools

Xero

Job description

Position: Management Accountant
Contract: Part time, permanent - 3 days / 24 hours, per week
Location: Reading / Hybrid
Salary: £37,000- £40,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Application Deadline: This is rolling recruitment, and the role may close early if a high number of applications are received.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the finance team of a Charity-led group during an exciting phase of growth. Reporting into the Finance & Operations Director, you will take ownership of delivering accurate, timely and insightful management reporting that supports operational performance and strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities across both companies will include:

• 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.
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• 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 of creating management accounts
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis
• 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.

Desirable:

• Experience with Xero software
• AAT level 4 qualified or higher

What We Offer:

• Hybrid working.
• 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.