Management Accountant Location: Quedgeley Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Job Description Our client, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Management Accountant to manage the day-to-day finances of the division, produce monthly management accounts, and provide financial insights to drive efficiency and performance. Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant * Oversee divisional finances, including management accounts, budgets, and reporting analysis. * Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring all financial information is aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements. * Analyse profit and loss, identify underperformance, and communicate findings to key stakeholders. * Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing actionable insights to support business decisions. * Support stakeholders with limited financial knowledge by presenting complex data in an understandable manner. * Manage budgets and forecasts, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives. * Challenge and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency across the group. * Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and journal entries. * Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and ensuring financial compliance. * Produce detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management. * Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation as required. * Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as directed by senior leadership. Key Skills and Qualifications of a Management Accountant * ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or full qualified. * Proven experience in management accounting. * Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on management reporting. * Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail. * Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel to an advanced level. * Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software. * Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. * Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. * Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues. * Familiarity with UK accounting standards and practices. * Experience in a contract or project-based role is advantageous. Benefits You’ll receive 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, life cover, a company pension scheme, access to an employee assistance programme, and Medicash – a healthcare cash plan that reimburses dental, optical, and other treatment costs, with added perks like online GP access, gym discounts, and retail savings