Management Accountant

Maven Partners Offshore; Saint Helier; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maven Partners Offshore is seeking a Management Accountant to join its growing finance team in Jersey. The role is hands-on, covering monthly management accounts, month-end close, reconciliations and cash management, with exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

You will support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, maintain accurate records, and assist with year-end reporting and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Ideally 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in internal finance function with transactional and month-end exposure.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Good Excel skills; Xero or similar accounting systems advantageous.
• Experience supporting management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Experience in real estate, lending or financial services is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Financial Controller with monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including AP/AR, banking and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and routine adjustments.
• Perform reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end close and timely reporting.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis with explanations.
• Monitor cash movements and support cash flow reporting and payments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and data integrity.
• Assist with year-end audit and reporting, providing schedules and documentation.
• Identify process improvements and support cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

General ledger accounting

Excel

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Variance analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero or similar

Job description

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a growing finance team within an established PE backed real estate finance provider. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this is a hands-on and varied role covering management reporting, month-end, general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, cash management and financial analysis. The role will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business and offers excellent exposure and scope for continued professional development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the Group Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger transactions
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, recharges and other routine adjustments
• Complete bank, balance sheet, intercompany and other key account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in line with agreed deadlines
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing clear explanations and commentary where required
• Monitor cash movements and support cash flow reporting and payment processes
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure the integrity and quality of financial data
• Support year-end audit and financial reporting processes, preparing schedules and supporting documentation as required
• Follow appropriate financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and efficiency
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business and wider group, including senior stakeholders across global offices
• Provide support with financial analysis, payroll, finance projects and other ad hoc requirements as the role develops

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Ideally newly qualified to around 2 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience gained within an internal finance function, with practical exposure to transactional finance and month-end processes
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems; experience with Xero or similar would be advantageous
• Experience supporting management reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Previous experience within real estate, lending or financial services would be advantageous but is not essential

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and curious approach
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Comfortable working in a small finance team and taking ownership of a varied workload