The Opportunity
We are looking for a pragmatic and detail‑oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team on a fixed term basis, supporting our External Contracting division. This highly visible role will produce accurate and insightful management accounts for a project‑driven area of the business, translating complex, assumption‑led financial data into meaningful insight to help deliver against the division’s plan.
Responsibilities
Management Reporting & Analysis
* Ownership of the monthly management accounts for the External Contracting division
* Producing accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting with clear commentary
* Managing the detailed allocation of revenue and costs across multiple projects
* Applying judgement to assumption‑driven accounting to ensure accurate and consistent outcomes
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes for the division
Business Partnering
* Acting as a trusted finance partner to divisional leadership and operational teams
* Providing financial insight to support commercial decision‑making
* Challenging assumptions and ensuring financial discipline across projects
* Acting as the "eyes and ears" of finance within the division
Balance Sheet & Control
* Ownership of all balance sheet accounts relating to the division
* Preparing and reviewing detailed monthly reconciliations
* Ensuring integrity, accuracy and completeness of financial records
* Supporting robust financial controls and governance
Systems & Process Improvement
* Driving improvements to existing processes, with a focus on simplification and efficiency
* Supporting the integration between operational systems and finance systems
* Influencing reduced reliance on Excel‑based processes through better system utilisation
* Improving the speed and accuracy of reporting outputs
Audit & Wider Finance Support
* Supporting year‑end processes and external audit requirements
* Assisting across the finance team during periods of absence or peak workload
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider finance function
Qualifications
Experience & Qualifications
* Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified by experience
* Strong management accounting experience, ideally within a project‑based or contracting environment
* Experience working with complex cost and revenue allocations
* Proven track record of improving processes and simplifying ways of working
* Experience with finance systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV desirable)
* Exposure to project‑based systems (e.g. Big Change or similar) advantageous
Skills & Capabilities
* Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
* Comfortable working with ambiguity and assumption‑driven data
* Ability to balance accuracy with pragmatism to meet deadlines
* Strong Excel skills, alongside a desire to reduce reliance on manual processes
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non‑finance stakeholders
Personal Attributes
* Commercially aware with a proactive mindset
* Organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities
* Curious and improvement‑focused
* Confident in challenging and supporting stakeholders constructively
Success Looks Like
* Deliver accurate and timely management accounts for the division
* Provide clear insight into project performance and profitability
* Improve efficiency and reduce manual processes through better systems usage
* Strengthen financial control and balance sheet integrity
* Build strong relationships with operational teams and influence decision‑making
Core Behaviours
* Lead with Integrity — Demonstrate accuracy, accountability and sound judgement in all financial matters.
* Communicate with Impact — Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight.
* Think Commercially — Understand how financial performance links to operational delivery and outcomes.
* Collaborate & Influence — Build strong relationships and work effectively with non‑finance stakeholders.
* Drive Improvement — Challenge existing processes and continuously seek better ways of working.
* Stay Resilient & Organised — Manage deadlines effectively while balancing detail with practical decision‑making.
Benefits
We recognise the value experienced professionals bring and offer a competitive compensation package aligned to experience, expertise and impact.
* Competitive salary or day rate, commensurate with experience and engagement type
* Flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours considered
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and growing business
* Up to 6% employer pension contribution (for employed roles)
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
* Health and wellbeing support
* Life and critical illness insurance (for employed roles)
* Free on‑site parking and EV charging facilities
* Ongoing learning and professional development support
* Regular staff and company events
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