Management Accountant

Michael Page; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm in Essex is seeking a qualified Management Accountant with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience. You will be responsible for management reporting, budgeting, and ensuring strong financial controls. Ideal candidates will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent position with stability

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-qualified experience in accounting.
• Strong management accounting capabilities.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting across multiple business units.
• Provide variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with 3-5 years post-qualified experience to take ownership of management reporting and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Essex, is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Description

Responsibilities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Budgeting and forecasting across multiple business units
• Variance analysis and insightful commentary for senior stakeholders
• Business partnering with operational teams to drive performance
• Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting
• Enhancing financial controls and reporting processes
• Involvement in strategic projects such as system implementations and investment analysis
• Ad hoc financial modelling and analysis

Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 3-5 years PQE
• Strong management accounting and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities

Job Offer

We offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Permanent position offering stability and career growth opportunities.
• Professional working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounting & Finance professional to make a meaningful impact.