Management Accountant

Wilson James; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed service provider is looking for a Project Finance Manager in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves overseeing financial management, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. Applicants should be part-qualified accountants with strong skills in Excel and ERP systems, particularly SAP, along with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Join a committed team with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days

Mortgage and financial advice

Mental health support

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Background in management accounting within large projects.
• Experience preparing financial commentary for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts on time.
• Produce variance reports and analyze risks.
• Manage invoicing and liaise with clients.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)

Strong management accounting background

Advanced Excel and data modelling skills

Experience with ERP systems (SAP)

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

Problem-solving skills

Ability to present financial data to stakeholders

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Management Accountant (Project Finance Manager)

Permanent, Location: Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday, Pay: £47,250

Join Our Team as a Project Finance Manager. We are seeking an ambitious and detail-driven Project Finance Manager to join our growing team. This is a key role within a complex, large-scale business, responsible for delivering accurate project-level financial management and providing critical insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Working closely with project teams and senior stakeholders, you'll own the financial management of projects from set-up through to reporting, ensuring strong controls, timely reporting, and compliance with all governance requirements.

About the Role:

As a Project Finance Manager you will be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly management accounts in line with strict deadlines (SAP)
• Produce and analyse variance reports, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Deliver clear, insightful commentary alongside accounts
• Build and upload contract budgets into SAP
• Manage system set-up for new projects and ensure accurate configuration
• Oversee sales ledger invoicing and liaise with clients on billing
• Support year-end and interim statutory audits
• Partner with support functions to ensure accurate accounting postings
• Prepare and post journals, including central journal reconciliations
• Document, review, and improve financial processes
• Report accurate financial results to external stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
• Lifestyle Benefits - Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
• Learning & Development - we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
• Health and Wellbeing - Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
• Financial support
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities - many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
• Strong background in management accounting within a project-based or large-scale business
• Advanced Excel and data modelling skills (pivot tables, lookups, scenario modelling)
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP highly advantageous)
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience preparing financial commentary and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to improve and streamline financial processes

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, visit https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability

Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.