Head of Management Accounting

The Head of Management Accounting will lead a small team of management accountants who are responsible for all the month end close. This permanent role based in north Oxfordshire offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to oversee and enhance financial performance within a growing company. Client Details Our client is a hugely successful local employer who has seen year on year growth, with a continuing growth plan allowing career development opportunities. They are looking for someone to join them on this journey and to take on more responsibility over time. The company is highly regarded as an excellent employer, valuing their staff and offering a great work-life balance. Description The Head of Management Accounts will be responsible for: • Monthly management accounts: • Overseeing the month end close, working with other areas of finance to close ledgers to the agreed timescale • Overseeing and supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts to a high standard of accuracy. • Ensuring all recurring journals are booked by the relevant team members • Overseeing the pre-close reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, reviewing for accuracy and ensure there are no material adjustments required at year end. • Ensuring postings are accurate and reflect the coding and dimensions required Business partnering: • Championing best practice and encourage high standards of work and service to the business to match the core values • Ensuring agreed policies and processes are adhered to and proactively developed to meet the needs of the business as it transitions through growth. • Providing support and guidance to the business including induction training when required • Supporting with the FP&A Team providing commercial challenge to the business to maximise revenue and minimise costs Systems development: • Timely closure of the month and year end ledgers • Liaising with IT to maintain the configuration of the accounting system • Overseeing the testing process for routine system updates Staff management: • Leading the team providing direction, support and mentoring. • Ensuring annual reviews are performed along with ongoing with mid-year progress reviews • Monitoring workloads and re-directing resource throughout the month to ensure all tasks are completed. • Assessing staffing requirements to ensure the team are appropriately staffed to cope with growth Profile A successful Head of Management Accounting should have: • A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA). • Proven expertise in management accounting with strong ledger knowledge. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data. • Experience managing teams within an accounting and finance environment. • A positive and strong 'can do' attitude • The ability to bring fresh ideas • Great communications skills, both verbally and written • Attention to detail • Team player and keen to be visible to the team and wider finance function • The essential skills and experience required for this role are as follows: • • Experience of managing staff, working within a multi-sited and growing business. • Can demonstrate a proactive approach to team and process development. • A strong working knowledge of excel Job Offer • A competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000 per annum. • Hybrid working arrangements for enhanced work-life balance. • A permanent position within a well-regarded organisation. • A collaborative company culture that supports professional development. • Opportunities to lead and shape the accounting and finance team. If you are ready to take on the challenge of being a Head of Management Accounting in Kidlington, apply today to be part of this exciting opportunity!