Management Accountant - First Move From Practice

Flora and Co Associates; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Fast-growing business

Job summary

Flora and Co Associates is seeking a Management Accountant for a first move from practice. The role is hybrid and based in Birmingham City Centre, offering the chance to transition from practice into industry with support from a growing finance team.

The successful candidate will have 2–3 years' practice experience, be part-qualified or qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA), and possess strong Excel skills to prepare monthly management accounts and provide insightful financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in accountancy practice
• Ability to independently prepare monthly management accounts
• Part-qualified or qualified in ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Strong Excel skills and understanding of month-end accounting
• Desire to develop and progress within a commercial finance environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes.
• Produce financial reports and analysis as required.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team and stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Management accounts

Accountancy practice

ACCA/ACA/CIMA awareness

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA in progress/full

Tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant - First Move from Practice

Salary DOE | Hybrid | Birmingham City Centre

We are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and fast-growing business based in Birmingham City Centre.

This opportunity is specifically for someone currently working within accountancy practice who is looking to make their first move into industry. You'll ideally have around 2-3 years' experience within practice, independently preparing management accounts.

The successful candidate can be part-qualified or qualified and will have the opportunity to take their existing technical accounting experience and develop it further within a commercial finance environment.

As the business continues to grow, we're looking for someone who is comfortable working at pace and keen to develop with the business over the longer term. There will be plenty of opportunity for the successful individual to broaden their experience, take on more responsibility and progress as the finance function continues to evolve.

You'll be supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including:

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting with month-end processes
• Producing financial reports and analysis when needed
• Working closely with the wider finance team and stakeholders across the business

Ideally, you will:

• Have around 2-3 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
• Be confident independently preparing management accounts
• Be part-qualified or qualified in ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• Have strong Excel skills and a good understanding of month-end accounting
• Be looking for an opportunity where you can develop and progress over the longer term
• Have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for learning and developing your career!

Please note, previous accountancy practice experience is essential for this opportunity.

In return, you will:

• Have the opportunity to make your first move into industry within a supportive finance team
• Gain exposure to a commercial finance environment and broaden your accounting experience
• Work alongside experienced finance leaders who are passionate about developing their team
• Benefit from hybrid working and a fantastic working environment
• Join a fast-growing business where there will be long-term opportunities to develop, take on additional responsibility and progress your career

Applications will be reviewed from 27th August, with interviews taking place the following week