Strategic Management Accountant for Growth & Planning

Michael Page; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join a private equity-backed financial services group in Gloucester. You will produce accurate monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies and perform reconciliations to support decision-making.

The role also covers VAT returns, cash flow forecasting, audit support, budgeting, and contributing to acquisitions and process improvements. Strong technical accounting and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, investigating variances.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations.
• Support the development and enhancement of financial controls and governance procedures.
• Assist with acquisitions through due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Play a key role in the year-end audit process, coordinating information with external auditors.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting cycle with analysis and insights.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting to support senior management decisions.
• Contribute to finance projects and business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Support VAT returns and partial exemption calculations.
• Assist with due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Coordinate cash flow forecasts and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support year-end audit processes with external auditors.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting with financial insight.
• Deliver ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Management accounts experience

Excel expertise

Effective communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join a private equity-backed financial services group in Gloucester. You will produce accurate monthly management accounts for a portfolio of group companies and perform reconciliations to support decision-making.

The role also covers VAT returns, cash flow forecasting, audit support, budgeting, and contributing to acquisitions and process improvements. Strong technical accounting and stakeholder communication are essential.