Management Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive financial services firm in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a qualified Management Accountant to oversee financial operations and provide valuable insights to senior management. The role offers hybrid working, a profit share bonus, and supports a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have a CIMA qualification and strong financial planning experience. Join a firm where your contributions will influence the future of finance.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Hybrid working

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site games room

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a small finance team, ideally in scaling or fast-growth environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and financial planning reports.
• Present financial insights to senior management.
• Own and monitor the annual budget.

Skills

Strong financial planning and analysis experience

Excellent Excel skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

CIMA qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take ownership in a growing, forward-thinking firm?

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to step into a role with real influence, overseeing financial operations and driving accurate, insightful reporting to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, KPIs, and financial planning reports.
• Present financial insights to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Own and monitor the annual budget, advising on the financial impact of business decisions.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations including reconciliations, VAT, expenses, and accounts payable/receivable.
• Partner with the Group FP&A team and support system integration during acquisitions.
• Develop and improve financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Requirements

• CIMA qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong financial planning and analysis experience.
• Previous experience in a small finance team, ideally within a scaling or fast-growth environment.
• Excellent Excel skills, with Power BI experience an advantage.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and improve processes.

Benefits

• Profit share bonus (paid consistently in recent years).
• Hybrid working, with early finishes every Friday.
• Competitive annual leave package plus pension and death-in-service cover (4x salary).
• Health Cash Plan, Perkbox membership, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• A fun, collaborative culture with regular socials, and even an on-site games room.

Apply today to join a forward-thinking firm where your ideas will shape the future of finance as a Management Accountant.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.