Management Accountant
Employer Location Bicester, England, Oxfordshire Salary - per annum + Up to £65,000 Closing date 20 Oct 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Hays Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Group Management Accountant to support a high-performing finance function. This role is ideal for a newly or recently qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career.
Role OverviewThis position offers a broad scope of responsibilities across financial reporting, compliance, and process improvement. You'll play a key role in producing accurate management accounts, supporting internal stakeholders, and driving efficiencies across financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist in preparing monthly management accounts with accuracy and timeliness.
2. Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts to ensure integrity.
3. Provide financial support and guidance to internal teams, becoming a trusted advisor.
4. Refine and enhance financial processes and controls to ensure best practice.
5. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including VAT returns and statutory filings.
6. Analyse P&L performance and reconcile results to relevant accounting standards.
7. Identify and resolve system or process issues to improve accuracy and efficiency.
8. Highlight opportunities for cost reduction and financial optimisation.
9. Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external parties.
Decision-Making & Impact
10. Independently manage workload across areas of responsibility.
11. Collaborate on key objectives and results with senior leadership.
12. Recommend improvements to systems and processes for greater efficiency.
13. Ensure accuracy of financial information across all reporting areas.
Key Relationships
14. Internal teams across departments
15. External auditors and banking partners
16. Regulatory bodies and customs authorities
What We're Looking For
17. Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
18. Suitable for a first or second post-qualification role.
19. Strong experience in accounting and management accounts.
20. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
21. Effective communicator with strong interpersonal abilities.
22. Proficient in financial systems and software.
23. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
24. Self-motivated and collaborative team player.
25. Member of a recognised accountancy body.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
26. Corporate Governance
27. Credit Control
28. Part-Qualified Accountant
29. Payroll
30. Public Practice Accounting
31. Public Services Accounting
32. Senior Finance – Qualified
33. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
34. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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