Management Accountant, CIMA in Transportation

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team, delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. Ideal for CIMA graduates looking to apply training in a fast-paced transport/Logistics environment.

You'll report to the Financial Controller, handling monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, with opportunities to drive process improvements and contribute to group reporting.

Qualifications

• CIMA graduate scheme in Transportation or Logistics preferred.
• Post-qualification management accounting experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with reporting standards and QBO/Xero systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting to support strategic planning.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.
• Support month-end/year-end close activities including journals.
• Provide financial analysis to operational teams to drive performance.
• Support consolidations and group reporting standards.
• Identify process improvements within finance operations.

Skills

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Strategic insights

Education

CIMA graduate scheme

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Your new company

I am currently working with a leading organisation in the transportation sector who are rapidly developing, and they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team in delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. This is a fantastic opportunity for CIMA qualified accountants looking to utilise their training in a fast-paced industry.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Supporting month-end and year-end close activities, including journals and accruals
• Providing financial analysis and insights to operational teams to drive performance
• Assisting with consolidations and reporting in line with group standards
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency within finance operations

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have recently completed a CIMA graduate scheme in a Transportation or Logistics industry or have strong-post qualification experience in Management Accounting. Ideally, you will have experience with reporting standards and systems such as Xero or QuickBooks.

What you’ll get in return

A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking firm where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. This company offers a collaborative culture, professional development support and a flexible working environment.