Job description
We're looking for a Part Qualified Management Accountant/ Finance Manager to join a growing, service-led organisation. This is a broad, hands-on role that combines management accounting with day-to-day finance operations, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic financial reporting and getting involved in the detail.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting forecasting and cash flow, maintaining strong financial controls, and partnering with operational teams to drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare weekly KPI reports and monthly management accounts with insightful commentary.
• Analyse financial performance, investigate variances and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset records and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee revenue recognition, VAT returns and compliance with accounting policies.
• Support cash collection and monitor customer balances.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data within accounting systems and maintain robust financial controls.
• Partner with non-finance stakeholders, providing financial guidance and support.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and finance improvement projects.
• Support transactional finance activities when required, including invoicing, accounts payable, bank reconciliations and payment runs.
About You
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or in a similar all-round finance role.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified through relevant experience.
• Strong management accounting skills, including month-end reporting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow management.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero (or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Highly organised with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the flexibility to support both strategic and transactional finance activities.
What's on Offer
• Hybrid working following an initial office-based induction.
• 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including gym and wellness discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Enhanced family-friendly and sickness policies.
• Regular social events and a collaborative working environmen