Management Accountant

Orion Electrotech Sales; Robertsbridge; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance group in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to support finance operations and conduct analytical tasks. This role offers significant exposure to international operations and a pathway to Finance Manager. Strong attention to detail and financial analysis skills are essential. The ideal candidate will work on transactional processes, variance analysis, and support budgeting. The position is on-site with hybrid flexibility offered.

Benefits

Study support (exam leave and financial assistance)

Clear progression path to Finance Manager

Inclusive and supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Strong Excel proficiency including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Motivated to achieve full qualification and grow within finance.
• Ability to communicate financial insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional processes including accounts payable and receivable.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and maintain financial controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and conduct variance analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Operational and strategic adaptability

Education

AAT qualified and studying ACCA, CIMA, or ACA

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Bodiam

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000

Reporting to: Group Head of Finance

Benefits

Study Support, Hybrid working

A growing group of companies with operations in the UK and US is seeking a Management Accountant to support both day-to-day finance operations and higher-level analytical tasks. This role sits between the Group Head of Finance and the Accounts Executive, covering three entities across two countries.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, a passion for numbers, and the ability to balance operational responsibilities with strategic financial analysis. The role offers exposure to international operations and a clear pathway to a Finance Manager position as the group continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee transactional processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform and review month‑end close activities such as accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across all entities.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget / forecast), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Support advanced financial analysis including profitability, investment cases, and cash flow planning.
• Collaborate with operational teams to gather data and explain financial results.

Key Attributes

• AAT qualified and actively studying ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Strong Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, report building).
• Comfortable switching between operational and strategic responsibilities.
• Ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Solution‑oriented with a keen eye for identifying and resolving issues.
• Motivated to achieve full qualification and grow within a group finance environment.

What’s on Offer

• Study support (exam leave and financial assistance).
• Exposure to group accounting and international operations.
• Clear progression path to Finance Manager.
• Opportunity to influence financial processes and reporting.
• On‑site role with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.
• Inclusive and supportive work culture.

If this Management Accountant opportunity is of interest, please don’t hesitate to contact Jemma at Orion Electrotech.