Management Accountant

Investigo; Surrey Heath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their dynamic team in the Woking area. This role offers the opportunity to take charge of the month-end accounting process, analyze sales and costs, and prepare insightful management reports. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA, with advanced Excel skills and a passion for understanding business numbers. This position offers a hybrid working environment with flexible hours, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to enhance their career in finance. If you are ready to make a significant impact and work in a collaborative setting, apply now!

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with strong management accounting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end accounting for Landscape Construction and Gritting divisions.
• Conduct variance analysis and prepare management accounts.

Skills

Management Accounting

Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel

Business Analysis

Education

Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Sage 50

Xero

Adaptive Insights

Job description

My client, a well-known business in the Woking area are currently looking to recruit for a permanent commercially focus Management Accountant.

Hours: 40 hours hours a week - Monday - Friday (Hybrid working) - Flexible start & finish time (8:00-16:00 -30 minute lunch etc)

Job duties:

• Take charge of the month-end accounting process for the Landscape Construction and Gritting divisions
• Analyse sales and costs alongside relevant management teams to verify accurate coding, accruals, and explanations for any variances.
• Explain financial data to non-financial managers effectively
• Handle the preparation and processing of period-end journals.
• Continuously assess accounting practices and processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Regularly complete reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
• Participate in the regular forecasting and annual budget process, ensuring adherence to the agreed timetable and providing clear instructions on budget assumptions and methodology.
• Support Finance Business Partners in producing variance analysis for management reporting packs related to forecast and budget variances.
• Coordinate variance analysis and commentary for monthly management accounts with the Operational senior management team and Finance Business Partners.

Ideal candidate will be:

• Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Proficient in producing management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.
• Intrinsic interest in understanding business numbers and their implications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Desirable experience with SAP, Sage 50, Xero, and Adaptive Insights.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Willingness to challenge existing practices.
• Ability to travel to other sites within the UK when needed.

They are ideally looking to recruit immediately so please apply now if you'd like to find out more!