Management Accountant

Gleeson-Recruitment-Group; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Senior stakeholder exposure

Collaborative environment

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Gleeson Recruitment Group is supporting a well-established Redditch business in appointing a Management Accountant. You will produce monthly management accounts and manage the month-end close cycle, delivering clear reporting and robust reconciliations.

You will interpret financial data to support decision making and drive performance. This hybrid, permanent role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant seeking a career with commercial exposure and senior stakeholder interaction while

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA designation.
• Experience in a varied and hands-on finance environment or practice to move into industry.
• Strong technical grounding in management accounting and reporting.
• Ability to analyse complex data and interpret movements for stakeholders.
• Attention to detail with organisational capability.
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and challenging constructively.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts with clear reporting outputs.
• Managing month-end close; posting journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Carrying out reconciliations across balance sheet areas (cash, intercompany, control accounts).
• Providing detailed financial analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Assisting budgets and forecasts; contributing to updates.
• Overseeing VAT processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Supporting audits and preparing necessary documentation.
• Identifying historic issues and driving improvements in controls.
• Collaborating with operational teams to improve understanding and reporting quality.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent workload management

Education

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant (51944) Redditch, England

Salary: GBP56000 - GBP60000 per annum

Management Accountant
Redditch

Hybrid working / Permanent / Full Time

The Opportunity

Here at Gleeson Recruitment Group we are delighted to be partnering with a valued client of ours that is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence, currently experiencing continued growth, are are looking to bring in a Management Accountant to strengthen their finance team.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to transition into a commercially focused, business-facing position. You’ll gain exposure beyond core reporting, working closely with operational teams and senior stakeholders to support decision-making and drive performance.

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking finance team, with the chance to take ownership of key processes, contribute to improvements, and play a meaningful role in enhancing financial reporting and controls. It’s an ideal next step for someone looking to build a long-term career within industry.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Producing monthly management accounts alongside clear and informative reporting outputs
• Taking responsibility for the month-end close cycle, including posting journals and accounting for accruals and prepayments
• Performing thorough reconciliations across the balance sheet, covering areas such as cash, intercompany balances, and control accounts
• Providing detailed analysis of financial performance, highlighting key movements and trends for senior stakeholders
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets and ongoing forecast updates
• Overseeing VAT processes, including reconciliation work and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
• Supporting both internal and external audit requirements, including preparation of supporting documentation
• Reviewing and resolving historic financial issues to improve accuracy and strengthen controls
• Contributing to ongoing improvements in finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Collaborating with operational teams to enhance financial understanding, controls, and reporting quality

Skills & Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Experience working in a varied and hands-on finance environment, or currently in practice and seeking a move into industry
• Strong technical grounding in management accounting and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data
• Proven experience in handling detailed reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational capability
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and providing constructive challenge
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a focus on continuous improvement
• The ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively

Benefits & Package:

• Clear opportunities for career development
• Strong exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Attractive benefits package