Management Accountant

Oakley Hill; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service industry client in Reading is seeking a skilled Management Accountant for a permanent position. This role involves preparing monthly financial results, providing insightful reporting, and supporting budget processes. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and an accounting qualification. Join a high-performing team that plays a crucial role in delivering financial insights to drive business success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Progression towards an accounting qualification or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly results and P&L.
• Assist in developing and implementing financial initiatives.
• Support in producing the annual budget and business plan.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Reporting

Budgeting

Education

Accounting Qualification

Job description

Our Reading-based service industry client is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis, following an internal promotion.

In this influential and commercially-focused role, the Management Accountant will support the business in preparing and reviewing monthly results, delivering clarity, insight and understanding of the P&L and cashflow to the wider business and senior stakeholders.

You'll provide insightful monthly reporting and interpretation of financial performance, including analysis of variances vs plan, budgets and forecasts, whilst offering guidance on key drivers to improve performance in key areas and capitalising on opportunities to increase profit.

Additional responsibilities will include:

- Periodic re-forecasts and annual budgets

- Assist in developing and implementing initiatives to enhance regional financial performance

- Support in producing the annual budget and business plan

- Participate in ad-hoc projects as required

We are looking for a dedicated and capable individual with previous experience in a similar role. Candidates with some progression towards an accounting qualification, or those who are qualified by experience, are welcome to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing organisation, becoming part of a team which plays a crucial role in delivering financial information and insight which enables the business to achieve its goals.

This is primarily an office-based role, with some flexibility for hybrid working.