Management Accountant (Part-time)

Michael Page Finance; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant to join a North Kent client on a permanent, part-time basis. This site-based role involves preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), possess strong Excel and ERP skills, and have experience in management reporting and asset accounting. The role requires collaboration with non-finance stakeholders, attention to cost control, and the

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Must be able to commit to a site based role.
• Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or Financial Accountant role.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet control.
• Experience managing fixed assets and capital expenditure reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience within property, engineering, manufacturing or technology would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and detailed variance analysis.
• Manage month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning activities.
• Monitor operational expenditure and analyse key cost drivers across the business.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, capital expenditure reporting, and assets under construction.
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance management.
• Review revenue, supplier costs, and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of robust financial controls and processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Client Details

Our North Kent client is a growing and looking for a Management Accountant to join them on a permanent basis.

Our client is offering part time hours for the successful candidate!

This is a site based role.

Description

Management Accountant responsibilities include;

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and detailed variance analysis.
• Manage month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning activities.
• Monitor operational expenditure and analyse key cost drivers across the business.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, capital expenditure reporting, and assets under construction.
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance management.
• Review revenue, supplier costs, and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of robust financial controls and processes.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have/ be:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Must be able to commit to a site based role.
• Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, or Financial Accountant role.
• Strong understanding of management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet control.
• Experience managing fixed assets and capital expenditure reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience within property, engineering, manufacturing or technology would be advantageous.

Job Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £65,000, Pro rata'd / dependent on the level of experience.
• Benefits to be confirmed.

People are at the heart of Michael Page.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.