Site-Based Part-Time Management Accountant Finance Partner

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

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