SRM Recruitment
Management Accountant
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Management Accountant
12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (FTC)
- Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
- Location: Hatfield
- Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Our client, a market leader, is seeking a qualified Management Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join their team on a permanent basis. This role presents an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of allocated P&L lines, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving the organisation’s financial health while collaborating with Regional Finance Managers. This is an ideal opportunity for a financial professional looking to impact a reputable organisation meaningfully.
About the Role
As a Management Accountant, you’ll be pivotal in supporting the financial stability of the business. Your responsibilities will include:
- Owning the accuracy and timeliness of P&L reporting, analysing variances, and explaining financial trends month-on-month.
- Managing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve financial queries, corrections, and complications promptly.
- Assisting during the year-end audit.
- Conducting ad-hoc analyses to support decision-making.
- Driving monthly reporting processes, minimising prior period adjustments and ensuring consistency.
- Owning end-to-end accounting processes, from reconciliations to risk reporting and opportunity identification.
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Key Duties
- Take full ownership of P&L lines, ensuring accurate figures and clear explanations of monthly variances.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations.
- Resolve financial queries and corrections with internal/external stakeholders efficiently.
- Participate in year-end audit support, contributing to compliance activities.
- Review accounting processes for allocated P&L lines, recommending and implementing cost-saving or efficiency-driven improvements.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis of revenue streams when required.
- Ensure flawless delivery of monthly reports with minimal discrepancies.
- Own the full end-to-end accounting process, including reconciling accounts, flagging risks, and alerting to opportunities.
Requirements
We’re looking for a qualified accountant with the following qualifications and experience:
- Recognition of accountancy qualifications: ProficientTechnical qualifications (preferred: ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
- Experience in month-end reporting and financial forecasting.
- Strong understanding of P&L management—the ability to analyse, report, and optimise profitability.
- Expertise in balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Full ownership of P&L lines, with a track record of delivering independent and data-driven reporting.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience working with stakeholders across departments.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement—analysing inefficiencies in accounting processes and recommending enhancements.
- Experience conducting ad-hoc financial analyses, reviewing variances, and providing clear justifications.
- Strong collaboration in monthly reporting cycles, ensuring timeliness and consistency in delivery.
- Proven ability to deliver accurate monthly financial reports with minimal errors or unplanned corrections.
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Benefits
This role offers:
- A competitive salary of up to £60,000.
- Hybrid working arrangements, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
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