Job Title: Management Accountant
Reports To: Finance Director
Direct Reports: None
Role Overview
Responsible for the production and maintenance of financial records, along with management of the accounts payable function. Working as part of a team supporting the Finance Director and wider group to meet strict reporting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts
* Posting month‑end journals ensuring correct nominal codes and cost centres
* Reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts
* Preparation of accruals and prepayments
* Reconciliation of job reports and work‑in‑progress postings
* Trial balance analysis ensuring correct postings
* Intercompany reconciliation and reporting
* Group reporting and variance analysis
* Contract performance reporting and review meetings with site managers
* Payroll reconciliation and variance analysis
* Monitoring job performance and profitability
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Support forecasting and budgeting processes
* Support systems and process improvements (MS NAV / Business Central)
* Maintain supplier records and process purchase orders
* Process invoices, credit notes, and resolve discrepancies
* Run weekly payment processes
* Process employee expenses and credit card transactions
Scope of Influence
Senior management team and internal stakeholders.
Role Requirements
Essential Qualifications
* AAT Level 4 qualification
* GCSE Maths and English (A–C or equivalent)
* Excellent organisational skills
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive and adaptable approach
* Advanced IT skills including Excel
* High attention to detail and confidentiality
Desirable Qualifications
* Studying towards CIMA
* Project accounting experience
* Payroll processing experience
* Knowledge of tax regulations
* Experience with Business Central, HFM, SmartView
We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.
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