Management Accountant Empowering Decisions Through Expertise in Management Accounting Abingdon – hybrid 3 days in the office. Tetra Tech is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the Finance Business Partner and Operational Directors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands‑on management accounting experience who is ready to progress within a fast‑paced, collaborative and growing global organisation. Study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA is available. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Management Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful financial information across multiple accountability centres. You will support month‑end, deliver accurate reporting, and ensure financial controls remain strong, all within an environment focussed on continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include: Preparing and analysing monthly management accounts Explaining cost movements, variances and trends to support decision‑making Preparing journals including accruals, prepayments and month‑end adjustments Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register Completing key balance sheet and account reconciliations Supporting the annual operating plan (AOP) and budgeting activities Providing ad‑hoc analysis, reports and project support to Finance Business Partners Your Impact in this Position Your work will strengthen the accuracy, clarity and insight of the financial data used by senior leaders. Through timely and accurate reporting and sound financial governance, you will support better decision‑making, help identify risks and opportunities and contribute to the ongoing development of financial planning across the division. Your Toolkit for Success at Tetra Tech Technical Excellence in Management Accounting Experience preparing month‑end accounts and managing core financial processes Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Data Literacy, Analysis & Reporting Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets Ability to interpret financial information, identify patterns and articulate clear insights Rigour, Accuracy & Process Control High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining strong financial controls Consistent, logical and deadline‑driven approach Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Clear and confident communication with finance and non‑finance colleagues Ability to build supportive working relationships within and across teams Curiosity, Problem‑Solving & Improvement Mindset Proactive in questioning anomalies, improving processes and seeking efficiencies Eager to expand knowledge and take ownership of professional development Mandatory Requirements Experience in management accounting Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS Strong Excel capability Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast‑paced finance environment Desirable Experience with fixed asset registers Exposure to budgeting and forecasting Experience performing detailed cost analysis Why join Tetra Tech? Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .