Management Accountant

Management Accountant£35,000-£40,000 (DOE) + study support and benefitsMilton Park (Hybrid) 3 days on-site per weekPermanent, full-timeYour new companyWe are seeking a Management Accountant to join a well-established consultancy company based in Milton Park. In this role you will provide essential management accounting and reporting support to Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners, working closely with colleagues across the finance function.We are looking for a fast learner with strong attention to detail and a proactive, positive approach to work. This role is particularly well suited to candidates actively studying CIMA/ACCA or someone with strong experience in month-end.

Your new role

• Prepare monthly management accounts for review, ensuring accurate analysis of performance against budget and identification of key variances.
• Conduct overhead analysis, highlighting significant trends and variances compared to prior months and budgets, and presenting clear commentary for management use.
• Process and input journal entries, including accruals and prepayments, and organise financial data in a meaningful and well-structured format.
• Build monthly financial reports through the preparation and posting of journals, as well as reviewing and actioning accruals and prepayments.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Management Accounting team. Update budgets during the year to reflect operational changes and process amendments as required.
• Assist Senior Management Accountants and the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Complete clearing account reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Work closely with shared services teams to ensure accurate and timely posting of accounts payable and cash transactions, and support operational teams with related queries.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Methodical and systematic approach to work using your own initiative whilst being adept at problem-solving
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Good attention to detail
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems, preferably Oracle
• Previous experience in a similar role. (Handling month-end)
• Strong Excel Skills
• AAT/CIMA/ACCA studier will be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of up to £40,000
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career
• Study support available
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days at home
• Chance to work on a variety of interesting projects across the UK

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