Management Accountant

IPS Finance; Thornton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Finance is seeking a Management Accountant to join its growing finance team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on producing monthly management accounts, maintaining ledgers, and supporting commercial decisions.

The ideal candidate will be AAT qualified or studying ACCA or CIMA, with strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems. A proactive approach and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting role.
• AAT qualified or studying ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Maintaining and reconciling all ledgers.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Statutory compliance, including VAT and PAYE.
• Payroll administration.
• Capital expenditure appraisal.
• Project management support.
• Inventory analysis and reporting.
• Preparation of R&D grant applications.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Finance systems experience

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA in progress

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, gain valuable commercial experience, and receive full support towards your professional qualification?

We're working with a growing and ambitious business looking to appoint an Management Accountantto join their collaborative finance team.

Duties of Management Accountant:

• Production of monthly management accounts
• Maintaining and reconciling all ledgers
• Cash flow forecasting
• Statutory compliance, including VAT and PAYE
• Payroll administration
• Capital expenditure appraisal
• Project management support
• Inventory analysis and reporting
• Preparation of R&D grant applications

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
• AAT qualified or studyingACCA or CIMA
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Experience using finance systems would be advantageous