Management Accountant

Ayvens; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual salary review

Bonus scheme

GAYE scheme

Employee referral £1,000

GymFlex

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Ayvens, a leader in sustainable mobility, seeks a proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team in the United Kingdom. You will own core accounting areas, deliver robust reporting, and provide insightful analysis to support commercial decisions across the business.

This role requires strong Excel skills, effective stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or active study towards an accountancy qualification.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in management accounting or finance control.

Responsibilities

• Assist monthly management accounts preparation and analyze variances.
• Own designated income statement and balance sheet areas.
• Prepare and post monthly journals accurately and on time.
• Develop management information to identify trends.
• Ensure monthly accounting and reporting activities adhere to Group policies and deadlines.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support external audit requirements and ad hoc finance projects.
• Analyze financial performance and explain results against history.

Skills

Excel

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH

IF statements

SUMIF/SUMPRODUCT

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Independent working

Education

AAT or ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part-Qualified

Job description

At Ayvens, progress starts with you.

Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a commercially focused and collaborative environment.

Our Finance function plays a critical role in supporting the achievement of the company's strategic objectives through accurate financial reporting, insightful business analysis, effective risk management, and sound financial control. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will contribute to robust decision-making and help drive sustainable business performance.

The Role

As a Management Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial reporting and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. You will take ownership of specific income statement and balance sheet areas, providing analysis and insight to support business performance and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and provide analysis of key variances against prior periods
• Take ownership of accounting for designated areas of the income statement and balance sheet
• Prepare and post monthly journals accurately and on time
• Develop and maintain meaningful management information to identify trends and support business understanding
• Ensure monthly accounting and reporting activities are completed in accordance with Group policies and reporting deadlines
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to maintain strong financial controls
• Support external audit requirements and contribute to ad hoc finance projects as required
• Analyse financial performance and explain actual results against historical trends

About You

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a proactive and analytical approach.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a similar finance or accounting role
• Professionally qualified or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (minimum AAT qualified or ACA, ACCA or CIMA Part-Qualified)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF statements, SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT, Nested formulas
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while recognising when to seek support and guidance
• Enthusiastic about developing technical accounting knowledge and understanding of the wider business and industry
• A collaborative approach with a willingness to share knowledge and support the development of colleagues

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work within a highly respected finance function
• Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting and business activities
• Support for professional development and continued learning
• Collaborative environment where your contribution is valued
• The chance to make a genuine impact on business performance and decision-making

If you're a driven finance professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you with benefits including a competitive pension scheme, Annual salary review and bonus scheme, Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme, Employee referral scheme (£1,000), GymFlex membership options, Cycle to Work scheme

Health & Wellbeing

Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

25 days' annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends, Holiday buy & sell scheme, Volunteer days , Time allocated for personal development, Study support (where applicable).

Workplace & On-Site Facilities

Free parking (limited) , EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for an opportunity unless they exactly meet the criteria specified. At Ayvens we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, enjoyable and authentic workplace so if you are excited by this, or any role at Ayvens but your experience or current hours don't exactly align, we would encourage you to apply regardless!

Why Ayvens?

With over 3.1 million vehicles managed across more than 40 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management services and multi-mobility solutions to customers of all sizes, including large corporates, SMEs, professionals, and private individuals. By leveraging our unique position to lead the way to net zero and further shape the digital transformation of the industry, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving mobility needs of our clients and provide them with the solutions they need to thrive.

At Ayvens, we believe that our success is driven by our commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technology-enabled services that help our customers focus on their everyday business. We're committed to sustainable mobility and have made it a core part of our strategy. In everything we do, we're guided by the principles of authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster an organisation that's diverse in people and ideas, where everyone can thrive and be themselves, no matter who they are.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to enable the transformation towards large scale adoption of sustainable mobility and provide our customers with the solutions they need to succeed. Follow our page for the latest updates, news, and insights.