Strategic Management Accountant — Flexible & Budgeting

ICAEW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ICAEW is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team, delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. Ideal for CIMA graduates looking to apply training in a fast-paced transport/Logistics environment.

You'll report to the Financial Controller, handling monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, with opportunities to drive process improvements and contribute to group reporting.

Qualifications

• CIMA graduate scheme in Transportation or Logistics preferred.
• Post-qualification management accounting experience acceptable.
• Familiarity with reporting standards and QBO/Xero systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting to support strategic planning.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure data accuracy.
• Support month-end/year-end close activities including journals.
• Provide financial analysis to operational teams to drive performance.
• Support consolidations and group reporting standards.
• Identify process improvements within finance operations.

Skills

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Strategic insights

Education

CIMA graduate scheme

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

ICAEW is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team, delivering accurate reporting and strategic insights. Ideal for CIMA graduates looking to apply training in a fast-paced transport/Logistics environment.

You'll report to the Financial Controller, handling monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations, with opportunities to drive process improvements and contribute to group reporting.