Management Accountant

KPI Recruiting; Stafford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd. is partnering with a growing client to recruit a Management Accountant in Stoke on Trent. You’ll prepare monthly management accounts, deliver insightful reports, and support business owners with financial clarity.

You’ll work closely with Client Managers and Directors, using Xero and cloud accounting tools to improve reporting processes while building strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts in practice or finance.
• Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Excel and cloud accounting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts for clients.
• Produce P&L, balance sheets and supporting schedules.
• Complete reconciliations including bank, VAT, payroll, accruals, prepayments.
• Investigate variances, identify trends and opportunities.
• Review records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare clear financial reports for clients.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries and gather information.
• Build client relationships and understand their business.
• Collaborate with Client Managers, Directors and Cloud Accounting team.
• Support improvements to bookkeeping and reporting processes.
• Use Xero and cloud accounting to deliver accurate reporting.

Skills

Management accounts

Management accounting

Excel

Xero

Education

AAT qualification / ACCA/ACA/CIMA path

Tools

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant

Stoke on Trent

Up to £37,500 per annum

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our clients growing team, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.

Working closely with Client Managers and Directors, you'll prepare accurate management accounts, provide valuable financial insights, and help business owners make informed decisions to drive their businesses forward.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Producing profit & loss reports, balance sheets and supporting schedules
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations including bank, VAT, payroll, accruals and prepayments
• Investigating variances, identifying trends and highlighting areas of concern or opportunity
• Reviewing accounting records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Preparing clear and meaningful financial reports for clients
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and gather information
• Building strong client relationships and developing an understanding of their businesses
• Working collaboratively with Client Managers, Directors and the Cloud Accounting team
• Supporting improvements to bookkeeping and financial reporting processes
• Using Xero and cloud-based accounting systems to deliver accurate reporting

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with a range of businesses and can confidently manage multiple deadlines.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience preparing management accounts within an accountancy practice or commercial finance environment
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Experience using Xero and other cloud accounting software
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Confident communication skills with both colleagues and clients
• A proactive, organised approach to managing workloads

Desirable:

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience