Management Accountant

Office based 4pm Finish on Friday Mentoring a team Free parking Management Accountant (Senior Role)

About the Role

We are working with a well-established, nationwide organisation with a strong market presence and ambitious growth plans. With multiple locations across the UK and a central finance function based in Peterborough, the business is entering an exciting phase of expansion through organic growth, new business wins, and acquisitions.

As part of this journey, we are looking to appoint a commercially minded and proactive Management Accountant to join the finance team. This is a key role supporting senior leadership with high-quality financial insight and analysis, reporting directly to the Group Chief Accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a small team, providing guidance, support, and oversight.
• Take full ownership of the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts.
• Manage month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments, within Sage 200.
• Oversee data uploads and day-to-day management of finance systems and funding facilities, ensuring compliance with all banking covenants and legal obligations.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and commentary to support strategic decision-making.
• Produce weekly KPI reports for operational teams, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare routine reports for senior leadership and board-level stakeholders.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in line with best practice and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with senior finance colleagues to improve processes and controls.
• Support and lead aspects of audits (statutory, banking, and regulatory).
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar management accounting role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience managing and developing a team.
• Highly organised, with the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Hands-on approach, with a willingness to support team members when required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

The Team

You will lead a team of three, supporting report preparation, a small purchase ledger function, and all outgoing payments and banking activities. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance oversight with active involvement when needed.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing organisation with ambitious plans
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative culture
• A role with real impact and visibility across the business