The Management Accountant

The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate, timely and insightful management information for assigned business units and entities. The role supports month-end close, balance sheet control, budgeting and forecasting, statutory and audit requirements, and business partnering with operational and senior management teams.

The postholder will help strengthen financial controls, improve reporting processes and provide clear analysis to support informed commercial and operational decision-making.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for assigned entities and/or business units, including journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.
• Own and coordinate relevant month-end close activities to ensure reporting deadlines are met and results are complete, accurate and appropriately supported.
• Prepare, review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items and ensuring timely resolution.
• Analyse revenue, cost of sales, overheads, gross margin and project-related performance, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities.
• Prepare variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, with clear commentary for management review.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles by preparing schedules, reviewing assumptions and working with business stakeholders to understand expected performance.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany transactions, including recharges, invoicing, eliminations support and resolution of intercompany differences.
• Support cashflow, working capital and debtor/creditor analysis by providing accurate finance data and commentary where required.
• Prepare and/or review VAT, tax, audit and statutory reporting schedules, working with external accountants and auditors as required.
• Support Group reporting requirements, consolidation inputs and wider finance queries with accurate analysis and audit-ready documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal policies and delegated authorities relevant to the role.
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, controls, reconciliations and reporting templates.
• Provide financial guidance and support to operational teams, project teams and senior management, translating financial data into practical insight.
• Support, coach or review the work of junior finance team members where appropriate, promoting accuracy, consistency and good financial control.
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, tax advisers, accountants and regulators as required.