Management Accountant Outsourcing Specialist

CMA Recruitment Group; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Modern cloud-based technology

Professional development and mentoring

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an ambitious Management Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will become the go-to finance contact for a diverse client portfolio, delivering monthly management accounts with insightful analysis and commentary to support decision-making.

The role offers a clear progression path towards Assistant Manager or Manager, with ongoing professional development and a flexible hybrid working arrangement designed to accelerate your advisory career.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercially minded with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients and act as a trusted finance partner.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts with meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Produce budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections to support business decisions.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Review financial processes and identify efficiencies and improvements.
• Deliver insightful financial information and practical commercial advice.
• Assist with KPI reporting and outsourced finance support services.
• Build strong client relationships and become a valued extension of their business.

Skills

Client-facing experience

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Time management

Education

AAT/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Ready to move beyond the numbers and become a trusted advisor?

If you're an ambitious Management Accountant looking for more client exposure, greater responsibility and a genuine route into management, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is a highly regarded and growing accountancy practice that is investing heavily in its outsourced finance and advisory offering. Known for delivering a personal, high-quality service, they're looking for someone who wants to build lasting client relationships, influence business decisions and play a key role in the firm's future growth.

You'll work with an interesting and diverse portfolio of clients, becoming their go-to finance contact and helping them gain a clearer understanding of their financial performance. This is far more than a management accounts role. It's an opportunity to add real value, develop your advisory skills and fast-track your career towards Assistant Manager or Manager level.

For someone who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to make a genuine impact, this role offers outstanding long-term potential.

What will the Management Accountant role involve?

• Managing your own portfolio of clients and acting as a trusted finance partner
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts with meaningful analysis and commentary
• Producing budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections to support business decision-making
• Supporting clients with cloud accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Reviewing financial processes and identifying efficiencies and improvements
• Delivering insightful financial information and practical commercial advice
• Assisting with KPI reporting and outsourced finance support services
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a valued extension of their business

Suitable Candidate for the Management Accountant vacancy:

• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
• Strong management accounts and client-facing experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Looking to develop into a leadership or management position in the near future

Additional benefits and information for the role of Management Accountant:

• Clear progression pathway to Assistant Manager or Manager within approximately 12 months
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio across multiple industries
• The opportunity to develop valuable advisory and business partnering skills
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and technical training
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Modern systems and cloud-based technology
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• A growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and rewarded
• Salary and package dependent on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and forward-thinking practice. If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, variety, client exposure and genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.