Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a proactive Management Accountant to manage month end processes and improve financial reporting. This role involves collaboration with the finance team and stakeholders and requires a qualified accountant with at least 2 years of management accounting experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central and advanced Excel skills are preferred. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a contract duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' management accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability needed.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial guidance and insights to non-finance colleagues.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships for financial reporting.

Skills

Management accounting

Communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Business partnering

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Excel

Job description

Location: Woking (hybrid, 3 days per week) Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Contract: 6 month duration, either FTC or day rate Are you a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible role where your ideas will shape processes, influence decision-making, and support the continued success of an ambitious organisation.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and a supportive finance team, taking responsibility for managing their month end processes, accurate financial reporting, and continuous process improvement.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting
• Business partnering with non-finance colleagues, providing meaningful insights and financial guidance
• Ownership of financial reporting for several entities, building strong stakeholder relationships
• Leading improvements in processes, controls and systems
• Supporting annual budgets, forecasting and year-end audit
• Reviewing stock audits, managing intercompany reconciliations and preparing VAT returns
• Overseeing settlements, payments, payroll authorisation and cash management
• Development and support of Assistant Management Accountants and Finance Admin Assistants

What we're looking for:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 2 years' management accounting experience
• Advanced Excel and strong systems capability (experience Microsoft Business Central would be very advantageous)
• Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Calm and confident working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates