Management Accountant

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd in Salisbury is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to own the company's financial management, reporting and control environment. You will work with directors to develop reporting processes, improving efficiency, cost management, growth and profitability.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, HMRC regulations, while mentoring the finance team and driving cross-functional financial guidance and

Qualifications

• Qualified Management Accountant with CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and tax considerations
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Excel modelling

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and monthly/year-end reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, VAT, PAYE, HMRC, and oversee statutory audit processes.
• Provide strategic financial insight, pricing, margin analysis, and business planning support.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and funding.
• Strengthen financial controls and drive ERP/system improvements for efficiency.
• Lead and develop the finance team and coordinate payroll processes with HR.
• Support cross-functional teams with financial guidance and business awareness.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA professional qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for a high-impact role in a growing business? The Management Accountant will take ownership of the company's financial management, reporting, and control environment. Acting as a member of the leadership team, the role will provide hands-on accounting, whilst working with the directors to develop reporting processes. These will enable improved efficiency, cost management, growth and increased profitability. The Management Accountant role suits a qualified CIMA, ACA or an ACCA professional who is confident managing a small team, comfortable working closely with senior leadership, and keen to contribute to real business transformation.

The Role of Management Accountant

• Lead the company's financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and the preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, HMRC regulations, and oversee the annual statutory audit process.
• Provide strategic financial insight, modelling, pricing, margin analysis, and commercial support to inform business planning and decision-making.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and funding to optimise business performance and liquidity.
• Strengthen financial controls, enhance accounting and ERP systems, and drive process improvements to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while working with HR to oversee payroll processes and continuous system improvements.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by supporting cross-functional teams with financial guidance, training, and business awareness.

Key competencies of the Management Accountant

• CIMA, ACA or an ACCA qualified (newly qualified considered)
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP and Corporation Tax.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Team player with a collaborative approach

Performance Indicators of the Management Accountant

• Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting
• Improvement in cashflow and working capital
• Strength and compliance of financial controls
• Contribution to margin improvement and cost efficiency
• Successful audit outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction

If you're a qualified Management Accountant ready to take on a varied, busy role with genuine scope to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you