Senior Management Accountant

Roke; Romsey; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology and engineering company in Romsey seeks a Senior Management Accountant to analyze financial information and assist in budgeting and forecasting. Responsibilities include management reporting, performance evaluation, and tax oversight. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and relevant certifications. The role offers hybrid working and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Hybrid working: at least 3 days a week in office

Annual bonus based on profit share

Private medical insurance

30 days holiday plus public holidays

Chemring Share Save program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a management accountant or finance professional.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Compile management accounts and internal reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Evaluate company performance using key data.
• Oversee tax-related issues and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Management accounting experience

FP&A knowledge

ERP software knowledge

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA certification or working towards one

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

About Roke

Built over a 60-year heritage, Roke offers specialist knowledge in sensors, communications, cyber, and AI and ML. We change the way organisations think and act – through dynamic insights from the analysis of multiple layers of data. We take care of the innovative, technical stuff that keeps everyone safe – that’s our mission, passion, and motivation.

Roke are a leading technology & engineering company with clients spanning National Security, Defence and Intelligence as a Service. Joining a team united by purpose and ambition, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting growth journey and we empower our people to make a difference.

Senior Management Accountant

As a Senior Management Accountant, you will enjoy working within a diverse and welcoming culture, where you will gather and analyse financial information for internal use, compile forecasts to assist business planning and decision-making and provide insight into variances.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out internal and Group reporting procedures including the compilation of management accounts
• Support Budgeting and Forecasting process
• Cash management and Forecasting for the business
• Evaluate the company’s performance using key data
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee tax related issues at the company and liaise with other stakeholders on tax matters
• Calculate Research & Development tax credit for company
• Support Financial Controller in any areas that are required
• Advise on problems and suggest improvements
• Supervise lower-level personnel

The Key Requirements

• Proven experience as management accountant, finance professional or similar role
• Strong knowledge of FP&A and month end processes
• Working knowledge of ERP software (ideally SAP or IFS) and Microsoft Excel
• Analytical mind with aptitude in maths
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A problem-solver with attention to detail
• Relevant certification CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or working towards one

Where you will work

ROMSEY - Alongside hybrid and flexible working options, you’ll find our Romsey site located within beautiful Hampshire countryside, close to the picturesque New Forest District and not far from a superb stretch of the south coast. This is no corporate concrete jungle; this is a manor house site, with ample parking an on-site gym and a driveway full of daffodils in the spring.

The Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid working : A least 3 days a week working from our Romsey office
• Annual bonus : Based on profit share and personal performance
• Private medical insurance : Includes cover for existing conditions
• Holiday : 30 days plus public holidays
• Chemring Share Save : Monthly savings into a 3 or 5 year plan.

Clearances

Due to the nature of this role, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC clearance.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.