Management Accountant (Hybrid)

Michael Page; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Renewable Energy is seeking an experienced Management Accountant in Reading. This role supports the Senior Finance Manager with month-end processes, prepares monthly management accounts, and assists with annual tax and audit responsibilities. The position offers a competitive salary between £38,000 and £42,000, a 10% performance-based bonus, and a hybrid working model consisting of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home. If you have the required expertise and communication skills, apply now to join a thriving team.

Benefits

Study Support package

10% performance based bonus

5% employer pension contribution

Free on-site parking

Salary sacrifice and discount portal options

Qualifications

• Expertise in month-end processes and management accounts.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Manager with monthly responsibilities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Assist in annual tax and audit processes.

Skills

Month end processes

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified or finalist level)

Tools

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Client Details

The organisation is a rapidly growing SME that operates within the Renewable Energy sector, offering a permanent position in a professional environment. This is a small-sized company that values expertise in accounting and finance to drive its operations forward.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Finance Manager to ensure that monthly and annual responsibilities are satisfied in line with expectations.
• Supporting transactional information eg purchase order & invoice processing, expenses, weekly bank reconciliations.
• Take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist in preparation and posting of monthly journals (eg prepayments & accruals).
• Assist in the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist the annual tax, accounting, and audit year-end processes.
• Assist in execution of activities detailed on monthly to-do lists (eg VAT returns, CIS returns)
• Support in the preparation of annual statutory accounts for the Group.
• Assist in monthly/ quarterly project meetings- Business development, 'EPC' projects & 'O&M' sites.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and support to the finance team and other departments.
• Provide ad hoc senior support to the junior members of the team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in month end processes and management accounts.
• Actively studying either ACCA or CIMA to part-qualified or finalist level. Qualified by experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations relevant to the Energy & Natural Resources industry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• A competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £42,000 per annum.
• Study Support package.
• 10% performance based bonus.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid working pattern of 4 days in office, 1 from home.
• Free on-site parking
• Numerous salary sacrifice and discount portal options.

If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for a rewarding role near Reading, apply now to join a thriving team in the Renewable Energy industry.