Management Accountant

Flannery Plant Hire; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

24 days plus bank holiday annual leave

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Team-Oriented Culture

Recognition Programmes

Job summary

Flannery Plant Hire in Wembley is looking for a Management Accountant with over 3 years of post-qualified experience to enhance their finance team. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) who is a self-starter and possesses advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include managing financial functions, producing management reports, and business partnering. The role offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities within a supportive team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Ability to manage the end-to-end accounting function effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence decisions and communicate insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions of joint-ventures.
• Produce monthly management packs with P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Assist in annual budgeting process and provide forecasts.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in commercial or industrial settings

ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Management Accountant (3 years+ PQE)

Location: Wembley, London

The Role

We are seeking a high-calibre Management Accountant with 3 years+ of post-qualified experience to join our growing business and finance team. This is a pivotal role for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced industry environment and wants to move beyond "just the numbers" to drive real business impact.

Reporting directly to the Senior Accountant, you will be a key part of the management team, providing the leadership team with the insights needed to make strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Ownership: Manage the end-to-end day-to-day accounting function of the joint-ventures, including the general ledger, fixed assets, and month-end close; liaising with the joint venture partners.
• Management Reporting: Produce monthly management packs with accurate P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Business Partnering: Work with other functions, translating financial data into actionable insights for non-finance managers.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the annual budgeting process and provide regular monthly forecasts to identify risks and opportunities.
• Variance Analysis: Take accountability for investigating budget discrepancies and proposing corrective actions to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement: Proactively identify inefficiencies in our financial systems and implement streamlined, automated solutions.
• Ad-hoc duties: Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

About You (The Ideal Candidate)

• Qualified Professional: You are a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with 3 years+ of post-qualification experience in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Self-Starter: You don’t wait for instructions; you see a problem, take ownership, and drive it to a resolution.
• Technical Expert: You possess advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Power Query) and have a solid grasp of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Communicator: You can "tell the story" behind the data, influencing stakeholders and challenging budget holders where necessary.
• Deadline Driven: You are resilient and stay calm under pressure, consistently meeting tight month-end deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Flannery is a fast-paced, growing business providing the opportunity to grow with the business.
• Be involved in all aspects of the finance function and deliver significant value and improvements to the organisation.
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary and package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Generous Leave: Enjoy 24 days plus bank holiday annual leave and personal leave to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access training, workshops, and seminars to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Environmental and Safety Commitment: Join a company that prioritises safety and sustainability, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly workplace.
• Team-Oriented Culture: Be part of a supportive team that values each member’s contribution.
• Recognition Programmes: Recognise and reward outstanding performance and dedication.

At Flannery Plant Hire, we flourish by embracing differences, whether they stem from social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We recognize that diversity unleashes a wealth of innovative thinking, which is integral to building successful and high-performing teams. We call it "Empowering Everyone."

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in taking ownership of month-end processes.