Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services
Management Accountant
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Role Type: Hybrid
Location: Scunthorpe
Hours: 37.5 Hours - Monday to Friday
Fixed Term Contract: 15 Months
Job Overview
The Management Accountant will report to the Senior Finance Business Partner and is responsible for preparing accurate, timely and insightful financial information to support effective decision-making across the business. The role plays a key part in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and business partnering with operational and commercial teams.
Main Duties
- Management Accounting & Month-End Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, while completing month-end activities such as journals, accruals, prepayments and revenue recognition.
- Financial Analysis & Forecasting
- Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and prior year results, providing clear commentary on variances, risks, opportunities and business trends.
- Business Partnering & Commercial Support
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions and support effective decision-making and budget management.
- Project Performance & Cost Control
- Monitor project, contract and departmental performance, identifying margin improvements, cost-saving opportunities, process efficiencies and profitability enhancements.
- Financial Governance & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain strong financial controls, ensure compliance with accounting standards, support audits, improve reporting processes and assist with the successful transition of ESM into Major Projects.
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What We Are Looking For
- Qualified Accountant
- Newly qualified or qualified (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with experience in management accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
- Financial Control & Compliance
- Strong understanding of month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting principles, financial controls, CIS, VAT and tax compliance requirements.
- Analysis & Reporting Skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities, with experience analysing large datasets and turning financial information into meaningful business insights.
- Stakeholder & Commercial Awareness
- Confident communicator able to influence and support non-finance stakeholders, with a proactive approach to identifying risks, opportunities and improvements.
- Industry & Systems Experience
- Experience in working capital and cash flow forecasting, with project accounting or construction industry experience advantageous and SAP knowledge desirable.
Our Market-Leading Offering
We provide benefits that suit your lifestyle.
- Virtual GP available for expert advice by video or phone.
- Financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
- Access to 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
- Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, offering various options like extra holiday days, critical illness insurance, dental treatment, and more.
- High street discounts through our MiDeals platform.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Life cover of up to four times your salary.
- Enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
- Recognition through Mitie Stars with cash prizes and a chance to win £10,000 annually.
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Career Development
Progressing your career is a top priority for us. We offer diverse training and development opportunities through various learning resources.
Inclusive Recruitment Process
We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments, please email Cory Ambler at cory.ambler@mitie.com.
About Mitie
Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients in banking, government, healthcare, and education.
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