Management Accountant - Lead Financial Controls Team

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK business in waste management is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to play a key role in financial control and reporting. The candidate will focus on core management accounting duties and will manage a team of four after onboarding. The ideal applicant is ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, with proven experience in management accounting and strong Excel and accounting software skills. This role offers a competitive salary and generous holiday benefits.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible working hours (Mon - Fri, 8:30 - 5pm)

Qualifications

• ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified.
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and controls.

Responsibilities

• Verification and reconciliation of financial data from operational departments.
• Preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Production and analysis of monthly management accounts.
• Identification, investigation, and reporting of variances and anomalies.
• Financial support for projects, tenders, and business cases.
• Assistance with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Supporting senior management with accurate and timely financial insight.
• Ongoing improvement of financial controls and reporting processes.
• Team management and development.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Excel

Accounting software

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

A leading UK business in waste management is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to play a key role in financial control and reporting. The candidate will focus on core management accounting duties and will manage a team of four after onboarding. The ideal applicant is ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified, with proven experience in management accounting and strong Excel and accounting software skills. This role offers a competitive salary and generous holiday benefits.