Your new company A dynamic and growing organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial information, strengthening internal reporting frameworks and supporting wider business projects. It offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking environment. Your new role You will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial reporting and ensuring the integrity of the organisation's financial processes. Key duties include: Preparing monthly management accounts for review Producing accurate monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments Conducting P&L reviews, variance analysis and commentary in line with group finance policies Reviewing balance sheets and reconciling key accounts Completing VAT returns and managing monthly intercompany balances Preparing audit information and responding to external audit queries Overseeing daily bank reconciliations Preparing weekly cash flow forecasts for review and submission to Group Finance Maintaining and managing the fixed asset register Supporting quarterly forecasting, budgeting and ECL calculations Working closely with administrative and support teams to meet monthly deadlines Partnering with the Financial Controller to enhance controls, systems and reporting frameworks Providing oversight and guidance to the Accounts Assistant What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification (or equivalent) Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and compliance Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams Proficiency in Excel and accounting software Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of IFRS is desirable What you'll get in return Opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive finance team Clear progression path to FC and build out your own finance team Exposure to group-level reporting and strategic financial projects A role with genuine scope to influence processes and drive improvements Pension scheme Private medical insurance (role-dependent) Life assurance Employee wellbeing programmes Access to health-related support services Paid holidays - 25+ stats Flexible working options / Hybrid - 2 days from home What you need to do now 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 on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: management accountant qualified accountant part qualified accountant Benefits: 55-60k