Marshall Land Systems are currently looking to recruit a Management Accountant to bolster their team.
The Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to support decision-making across the business. This includes month-end close, management reporting, project accounting, VAT compliance, cash flow, and balance sheet control.
Working closely with the Financial Controller and operational teams, the role ensures the integrity
of financial data, supports forecasting and planning, and drives continuous improvement in
reporting and control processes.
The benefits we will offer you include:
27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell)
Pension contributions up to 9%
Healthcare cash plan for you and your children
Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work
Life assurance at 4x basic salary
Enhanced parental leave and pay
Paid volunteering leave
Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver month-end close activities, including stock, GRNI, accruals, depreciation, FX revaluations, and period opening/closing in IFS
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations to audit standard
Validate and post journals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial controls
Oversee Purchase and Sales ledger activities and month-end ledger closures
Prepare monthly management accounts and narratives describing P&L performance, cash movements, order intake, overhead variances, and working capital movements
Produce and distribute management account packs to Senior Leadership teams
Undertake variance analysis to identify over/under spends against budget or forecast
Prepare and monitor weekly cash flow reporting and provide narrative on movements
Support business planning, including IBP (Integrated Business Planning), quarterly forecasts,
annual budgets, and five-year plans
Prepare UK VAT returns and annual insurance returns, ensuring accurate journals and approvals
Reconcile and report intercompany transactions and support the monthly intercompany
Process monthly payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts
Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing information and supporting audit
Support implementation of new ERP systems and financial process improvements
Maintain strong financial controls, monitor unapproved timesheets, credit card discrepancies,
and system accuracy
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing,
engineering, or project-led environment
Experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, and management reporting
Knowledge of payroll accounting, VAT returns, and financial controls
Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting (desirable)
Exposure to ERP systems (IFS desirable) and advanced Excel reporting
Assist Head of Finance and Financial Controller on ad hoc projects
TECHNICAL SKILLS/EDUCATION
Essential:
Part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or equivalent practical experience
Strong month-end close and balance sheet reconciliation experience
Payroll accounting and credit card administration knowledge
VAT return preparation and submission experience
Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience (IFS desirable)
High accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail
Desirable:
Experience in engineering/manufacturing/project-led sectors
Exposure to multi-entity and intercompany accounting
ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEEDS
Hybrid role 70% onsite in Cambridge
Successful candidates will need to complete a BPSS check