Management Accountant (Newly Qualified)

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Hybrid working

Pension up to 15%

Life assurance

20 days leave

On-site parking

Career development

Job summary

Michael Page, on behalf of a growing international business in the United Kingdom, is seeking a newly qualified accountant to take ownership of balance sheet reporting, management accounts, budgeting and cash flow forecasting. The role offers a £50,000-£55,000 salary and hybrid working, plus a four-day working week.

You will develop financial models, strengthen reporting processes and support audit, with exposure across inventory, fixed assets and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified as ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end processes
• Experience or exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Keen eye for detail and ability to improve processes
• Hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative attitude and ability to build relationships across the business

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Own and improve reporting across inventory, fixed assets and cash flow
• Support annual budgets and forecasts, analyse variances and provide insight
• Assist with external audit and improve financial controls
• Review processes and drive efficiency across finance projects

Skills

Balance sheet reporting

Management accounts

Budgeting

Cash flow forecasting

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant to join a growing international business, taking ownership of balance sheet reporting, management accounts, budgeting and cash flow forecasting. You'll also play a key role in improving financial models and processes, with a £50,000-£55,000 salary, hybrid working and a four-day working week.

Client Details

I'm working with an established business to recruit a Newly Qualified Accountant into its growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business undergoing change, where you'll have the scope to develop existing financial models, strengthen reporting processes and take ownership of key balance sheet and forecasting activities.

You'll gain broad exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and audit, while playing an important role in improving the effectiveness of the finance function.

If you're technically strong, confident with Excel and enjoy finding better ways of doing things, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Description

Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and strong financial controls.
• Balance Sheet & Cash Flow: Own and improve reporting and forecasting across inventory, fixed assets and cash flow, developing more effective financial models.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support annual budgets and periodic forecasts, analysing variances and providing insight to support business decisions.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with the annual external audit, preparing supporting documentation and implementing improvements to financial controls.
• Process Improvement: Review existing processes, identify opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency, and support wider finance projects.

Profile

You’ll ideally have:

• Recently qualified as an ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant. My client will look at 1st time movers from practice or industry qualified accountants.
• A strong understanding of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Experience or exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis would be a nice to have.
• A keen eye for detail, alongside the confidence to question existing processes and suggest improvements.
• A practical, hands-on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A personable, collaborative attitude and the confidence to build relationships across the business.

Job Offer

Alongside a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000, you'll benefit from:

• A four-day working week: Work Monday to Thursday, with Fridays off.
• Hybrid working: One day working from home each week, with flexibility around which day you choose from Monday to Wednesday.
• Generous pension contributions: An enhanced pension scheme, with employer contributions of up to 15%, depending on your contribution level.
• Life assurance: Additional financial protection.
• 20 days' annual leave equivalent: Five weeks of annual leave, alongside your regular Fridays off.
• Free on-site parking.
• Career development: The opportunity to broaden your responsibilities, develop your technical expertise and grow alongside an evolving business.