Management Accountant (4316)

Wade Macdonald; Oxford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Part Qualified Management Accountant for their finance team. The role reports to the FP&A Manager and covers management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering to support operational decision making.

You will contribute to financial controls, assist with month-end close and group reporting for UK and US entities, while developing technical accounting knowledge in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA; finalists or qualified by experience considered.
• Strong Excel skills and balance sheet reconciliations experience are essential.
• Attention to detail and stakeholder communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly management accounts preparation and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset records including depreciation and movements.
• Manage intercompany accounting and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Review overhead expenditure and investigate variances against budgets.
• Produce financial analysis and cost centre reports for operational stakeholders.
• Support monthly Group reporting, including submissions to US parent.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules and support statutory reporting obligations.
• Provide financial information for audits, internally and externally.
• Assist with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

ACCA, CIMA or ACA (Part Qualified or Finalist/Qualified by Experience)

Job description

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern: Office Based

About the Client

Our client is a growing international organisation with operations across multiple countries. They have established a strong reputation within their sector and offer a collaborative and supportive working environment.

With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, they provide employees with opportunities to broaden their experience and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join an established Finance team, reporting directly to the FP&A Manager.

This is a varied position offering exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and business partnering. You will play an important role in maintaining financial controls, supporting operational decision making and contributing to the continued development of the Finance function.

Duties will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining fixed asset records, including depreciation and asset movements.
• Managing intercompany accounting and resolving reconciliation differences.
• Reviewing overhead expenditure and investigating variances against budgets.
• Producing financial analysis and cost centre reports for operational stakeholders.
• Supporting monthly Group reporting, including submissions to the US parent organisation.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Maintaining lease accounting schedules and supporting compliance requirements.
• Providing financial information for internal and external audits.
• Assisting with VAT, corporation tax and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Identifying opportunities to strengthen financial controls and improve existing processes.

About the Successful Applicant

You will ideally be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA, with previous experience in management accounting and month end reporting. Finalists and qualified by experience candidates will also be considered. Strong Excel skills, experience of balance sheet reconciliations and excellent attention to detail are essential. You will be confident communicating with stakeholders, managing deadlines and working within a busy Finance environment.

What You Will Receive in Return

You will receive a salary of £45,000 and the opportunity to join a growing international organisation offering exposure to both UK and US financial reporting.

Working closely with an experienced FP&A Manager, you will gain valuable experience across a broad range of accounting activities, with opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and commercial understanding.

The organisation offers a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to business performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Part Qualified Management Accountant looking to take the next step in their career.