The Management Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, financial reconciliations, and reporting. This role requires a high level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and collaboration with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial insights and improvements. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial processes, escalate issues where necessary, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting standards.
What you’ll be doing:
Management Accounts & Reporting: Assist in the preparation and oversight of management accounts and financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all queries are resolved efficiently and internal financial controls are maintained.
Treasury & Cashflow Management: Support the management of bank accounts and treasury facilities, including loan management and cashflow forecasting.
Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
Data Management & Systems: Oversee the accuracy of financial data, including system updates such as tax changes and accounting adjustments.
Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with departmental heads and other key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Conduct financial analysis and produce reports as required by senior management.
Governance & Best Practices: Ensure all financial activities align with the company’s accounting policy and procedure manual, reporting any discrepancies.
Requirements
Key Experience & Skills:
Essential:
ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW part-qualified accountant, QBE, or relevant accounting degree.
At least 3–5 years’ experience in a finance team or similar role, with strong technical accounting knowledge.
Desirable:
Previous experience in the vehicle leasing or financial services industry.
Attributes & Behaviours:
Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide meaningful insights.
Attention to Detail: Highest standards of accuracy and precision in financial reporting.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP is desirable.
Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying and resolving financial issues.
Communication: Strong ability to convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders.
Organisation & Time Management: Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
Business Acumen: Commercial awareness to understand the financial implications of business decisions.