Blair West are working in partnership with Nixon Hire to hire a qualified Management Accountant.
This is a key position within the Finance team, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely management accounts, supporting business performance analysis, and strengthening Nixon Hire’s financial insight as the company continues to grow.
The opportunity:
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
* Take full ownership of the P&L, ensuring correct recording of revenues, costs, accruals, and prepayments.
* Lead month-end close activities including journal posting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
* Partner with operational managers to provide meaningful insight into performance and business drivers.
* Support the Group Financial Controller with audit preparation and year-end requirements.
* Contribute to continuous improvement across financial systems, processes, and reporting frameworks.
* Supervise and develop the Assistant Management Accountant to support their professional growth.
* Oversee Accounts Payable and maintain oversight of receivables and payables ledgers.
* Play an active role in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles.
You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:
* Experience preparing full management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
* Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
* A proactive and organised approach, particularly during month-end close cycles.
* Proven experience improving financial processes, data quality, and reporting accuracy.
* Excellent Excel skills, including lookups, pivots, and analytical tools.
* Experience mentoring or supervising junior finance team members.
* fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
The benefits included with this opportunity:
* Up to 20% bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and ability to purchase more.
* 9% employer pension contribution.
* Life Assurance
* Nixon Hire Hero Awards
* Long Service Awards & Milestone Birthdays off
* Retail Discount Vouchers
* Tech scheme
* Charity Match Funding
* GymFlex Health Club Membership
Our commitment
Blair West is an equal-opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant.