Management Accountant

Michael Page; Thame; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page in Thame seeks a Management Accountant to manage core accounting tasks and provide clear financial information that supports day-to-day decision making within the Accounting & Finance department.

The role covers preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining records, producing reports, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and improving cost control and reporting processes to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Confidence interpreting financial information and explaining key findings clearly.
• Good attention to detail when reviewing financial data and reports.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts to give stakeholders a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
• Produce regular financial reports and explain key movements in income and costs.
• Support budget preparation and update forecasts using current financial information.
• Review expenditure and identify practical ways to improve cost control.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather information for reporting and planning.
• Improve accounting processes to make reporting more accurate and efficient.
• Help maintain reliable financial data for the Accounting & Finance team.

Skills

Experience preparing management contas

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Reconcile accounts

Explain financial findings

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

As a Management Accountant in Thame, you will manage core accounting tasks and provide clear financial information that helps day-to-day decisions. You will work within the Accounting & Finance department to keep reporting accurate and useful.

Client Details

The organisation operates in Thame.

Description

The Management Accountant's responsibilities will cover:

• Prepare monthly management accounts to give stakeholders a clear view of financial performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile key balance sheet accounts.
• Produce regular financial reports and explain key movements in income and costs.
• Support budget preparation and update forecasts using current financial information.
• Review expenditure and identify practical ways to improve cost control.
• Work with colleagues across the business to gather information for reporting and planning.
• Improve accounting processes to make reporting more accurate and efficient.
• Help maintain reliable financial data for the Accounting & Finance team.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Confidence interpreting financial information and explaining key findings clearly.
• Good attention to detail when reviewing financial data and reports.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed deadlines.

Job Offer

Benefits include:

• Salary of £45,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Standard benefits package.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.