Management Accountant

ICAEW; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Senior Finance is supporting a well-established West Midlands business in Tipton to recruit a Management Accountant for a fixed-term maternity cover. You will report to the Group Financial Controller, delivering timely financial information and insights to senior stakeholders, supporting decision-making and improving profitability.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CIMA, UK accounting standards knowledge, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience in a similar management accounting role
• Broad understanding of UK accounting standards and practices
• Flexible, hands-on approach to financial analysis and day-to-day accounting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals within agreed deadlines
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and process accruals and prepayments
• Investigate variances and unusual cost trends, escalating key findings
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns in line with deadlines
• Reconcile financial information against costing reports
• Review and validate subcontractor payments before processing
• Support purchase and sales ledger activities as required
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analyses to identify trends and improvements

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Salary:
£45,000-£60,000 per annum
Location:
Tipton
Hours:
Mon-Fri (8.30-5)

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established business in the West Midlands as they look to appoint a Management Accountant to cover a period of maternity leave. Our client is a family-run utility and civil engineering contractor who has experienced significant growth in the last decade, achieved through consistently delivering high-quality work on behalf of their strong client base.

Your new role
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play an important role in delivering accurate and timely financial information across the business. You will provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders, support effective decision-making and help improve overall business performance and profitability.

• Prepare and post month-end journals within agreed deadlines
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and process accruals and prepayments
• Investigate variances and unusual cost trends, escalating key findings where appropriate
• Prepare monthly and quarterly VAT returns in line with internal and HMRC deadlines
• Reconcile financial information against costing reports
• Review and validate subcontractor payments before processing
• Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities when required
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience within a similar management accounting position
• Broad understanding of UK accounting standards and practices
• Flexible, hands-on approach covering both financial analysis and day-to-day accounting tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
• Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software (ideally Sage)

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience) and the chance to join a successful, values-led organisation that is going from strength to strength. The business offers a collaborative working environment where hard work, loyalty and ambition are recognised and encouraged. Due to the nature of the role, you will either be immediately available or on very short notice and comfortable working from the office 5 days a week.