Management Accountant

2i Recruit Ltd; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Study support

Exposure to senior leadership

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is seeking a hands-on finance professional to blend core accounting with financial analysis, forecasting, cash flow management and process improvement. You will support leadership with performance insights, risk management and sustainable growth across the organisation.

The role offers hybrid working, pension, study support where applicable, and opportunities to work closely with senior leadership in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Exposure to integrated finance and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Produce variance analysis and provide commentary on performance.
• Prepare board and management reporting packs (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs).
• Explain financial results and forecasts to leadership for decision-making.
• Deliver reliable financial reporting to support informed decisions.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support annual budgeting process with robust analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning tools.
• Identify risks and opportunities through forward-looking analysis.
• Coordinate audit requests and assist in year-end processes.
• Support improvements to finance systems and data quality.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Cash flow management

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Finance systems

ERP / accounting software

Job description

This is a hands-on role that combines core accounting responsibilities with financial analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping leadership understand business performance, identify opportunities, manage risk, and support sustainable growth across the organisation.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities – someone in for a minimum of 3 days in the office
• Company pension
• Professional development and study support (where applicable)
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Growing business with progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Produce variance analysis and provide clear commentary on business performance.
• Prepare board and management reporting packs including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs, and key financial insights.
• Support leadership by explaining financial results, forecasts, and business performance.
• Deliver reliable financial reporting to support informed decision-making.

Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning

• Maintain rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support the annual budgeting process through robust financial analysis.
• Develop financial models and scenario planning tools to support business decisions.
• Identify risks and opportunities through forward-looking financial analysis.
• Provide insight to support strategic growth initiatives.

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and forecast cash flow requirements.
• Support improvements in credit control and collections performance.
• Help reduce debtor days and improve working capital efficiency.
• Provide visibility of cash position and associated business risks.
• Support initiatives designed to improve cash generation and reduce financing costs.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records and ledger postings.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Support statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.
• Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Assist in strengthening financial controls and governance procedures.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the ongoing development of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and data quality.
• Assist with the integration and optimisation of finance, CRM, and operational systems.
• Contribute to scalable finance processes that support business growth.

Experience & Skills Required

• Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Previous experience producing monthly management accounts.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong Excel and financial systems capability.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Exposure to integrated finance and CRM systems.
• Experience improving credit control and working capital performance.
• Experience supporting a growing or scaling organisation.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.