Management Accountant

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis and effective business partnering across the organisation. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for managing and developing an Assistant Accountant, whilst supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and growing international services organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business that continues to invest in technology, automation and process improvement. Operating across multiple markets, the organisation offers a collaborative culture, strong career development opportunities and a modern approach to finance.

Description

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Producing meaningful financial commentary and performance analysis.
• Investigating variances against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Supporting VAT reporting and compliance activities.
• Owning the balance sheet reconciliation process.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships and challenging performance where appropriate.
• Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Line management and development of an Assistant Accountant.
• Driving process improvement, automation and reporting efficiencies.
• Analysing complex data sets to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting the adoption of new technologies, reporting tools and AI-driven solutions.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience producing management accounts and financial commentary.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, controls and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior team members would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Power BI, automation tools or data analytics platforms would be beneficial.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to join a growing international organisation.
• Broad management accounting and business partnering exposure.
• People management responsibility.
• Significant involvement in process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to data analytics, automation and AI-driven projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities.