Management Accountant PQ or Qualified - SAAS (Fintech)

The Workplace Consultancy; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS innovator in Canterbury is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and support the finance function. You will prepare management accounts, support the accounts team, and take on potential line management responsibilities. The role offers variety, autonomy, and aims for your development into a team management position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, detail-oriented with experience in month-end management accounts.
• Ability to review team postings and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Experience in VAT returns and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely month-end management accounts.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of team postings.
• Consolidate and update the group cashflow forecast.
• Support and mentor the AP/AR team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong technical accounting skills

Team mentoring

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience

Job description

My client is a fast-growing SaaS innovator based in Canterbury delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform how businesses operate. With a dynamic, collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans, they are seeking a skilled Accountant to help drive financial excellence. This is your chance to be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of technology

They are looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Management Accountant to take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle and support the wider finance function. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to develop into a team management position.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely month‑end management accounts
• Review team postings to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Post accruals, prepayments, and other journals as required
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process asset additions / disposals
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns
• Payroll processing, PAYE, and pensions administration
• Consolidate and update the group cashflow forecast
• Support and mentor the AP / AR team, with potential to take on formal line management responsibilities
• Provide FP&A support to the FD

About You

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Strong technical a...