Management Accountant Management Accountant – Part Qual/Non-Qual £45,000 - £55,000 Wiltshire Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Earthworks contractor operating across England. They deliver projects valued between £100,000 and £60 million for public and private sector clients across diverse industries. Alongside our core construction services, we have a growing waste management business expanding across the Southwest and Wales. They are actively looking to hire a Management Accountant on a permanent and full-time basis. Main Purposes of the Role The primary purpose of the Management Accountant role is to be the finance subject-matter expert for the business division. This is a key role that acts as the bridge between finance and the wider business. Commercially supporting the business unit director’s decision-making through financial modelling and effectively communicating the financial impact of decisions. The Management Accountant role is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting in the production of the monthly management accounts for the division. This role is essential in ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting, providing detailed insights into the business division's financial performance and future projections. By managing cashflow forecasts, performing variance analysis, and preparing financial models, the Management Accountant helps to maintain liquidity, optimise resource allocation, and support long-term financial planning. Role and Responsibilities Ensuring the ledgers are correct at period end, including posting journals, accruals & prepayments Intra and intercompany postings are posted correctly on time Ensuring all sales and purchasing activities are posted in time for month end, working with central AP team Month-end responsibility for timely and accurate reporting, engaging with business managers to confirm accounting accuracy Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure accurate month-end reporting and cost control Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-finance stakeholders. Balance sheet reconciliations completed with supporting documentation for audit. Provide variance analysis (vs. budget, forecast, prior year) where possible actionable insights Managerial responsibility of the Assistant Management Accountant Person Specification Proven experience in financial budgeting and forecasting Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data Proven ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools Proficient in financial modelling for potential investment appraisal Excellent communication and presentation skills Proficient in creating detailed budgeting, forecasting and capital appraisal Please apply if you feel your skillset, experience aligns along with the office location. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4759983