Management Accountant
Sutton, Surrey | Full-time | Office-based (hybrid after training) | Competitive salary + benefits
We’re partnered with a global, market-leading business operating at the intersection of distribution, formulation and technical expertise across a range of specialist products. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for commercial and operational excellence, our partner continues to grow and invest across its UK operations. As part of this growth, they’re looking to appoint a Management Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate financial insight and supporting commercial decision-making across the business.
The opportunity:
This is a high-impact role within a complex, product-led environment. You’ll sit at the heart of finance, working closely with commercial and operational teams to drive performance, improve visibility and support strategic decision-making.
It’s ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on role with real breadth combining reporting, analysis, business partnering and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and clear commentary
* Monitor KPIs and provide actionable insights to improve performance
* Support VAT and statutory reporting requirements
* Analyse margins, costs and profitability across product lines
* Partner with commercial teams on pricing and financial performance
* Manage inventory accounting and support stock optimisation
* Work closely with operations and supply chain to improve working capital
* Support audits, controls and ensure compliance with financial policies
* Contribute to ongoing finance and business improvement projects
Requirements:
* Fully qualified (CIMA / ACCA)
* Experience within a product-led environment (e.g. retail, manufacturing, distribution)
* Strong background in management accounting, reporting and analysis
* Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP or similar)
* Experience with ERP systems and BI tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
* Confident working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or multi-currency environment
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly to stakeholders
* Organised, adaptable and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Why this role?
* Join a globally recognised business with strong growth and stability
* Broad, commercially focused role with real exposure across the business
* Opportunity to influence decision-making and drive improvements
* Clear progression potential within a well-established finance function
* Hybrid working available after initial onboarding