Job Description
Management Accountant role with progression
Your new company
A growing and highly regarded independent accountancy firm in Central and Southern England is looking to expand its Outsourcing team with the addition of a Management Accountant.The firm works closely with entrepreneurial SMEs and owner-managed businesses, providing hands-on finance support and advisory services. Known for its collaborative and supportive culture, it offers strong progression opportunities alongside modern systems and flexible working.You’ll be joining a people-focused environment where development, training and internal progression are genuinely prioritised.
Your new role
You’ll manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their key day-to-day finance contact while delivering high-quality management information and support.Key responsibilities include:
* Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of outsourcing clients
* Preparing management accounts and financial reports (often complex)
* Overseeing bookkeeping, journals, reconciliations and ledger postings
* Producing basic statutory accounts with minimal supervision
* Supporting clients with accounting systems and process improvements
* Delivering ad hoc work, including training clients on systems
* Collaborating with tax, payroll and other teams
* Identifying opportunities to add value or expand services
This is a varied, client-facing role offering strong exposure and the chance to develop commercially as well as technically. What you'll need to succeed
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or qualified
* c.2+ years’ UK practice experience within outsourcing / business services
* Experience preparing management accounts
* Strong working knowledge of software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
* Good understanding of UK GAAP (IFRS beneficial but not essential)
* Strong Excel and general IT skills
* Confident communicator with good client-facing ability
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Proactive, positive and able to manage multiple deadlines
What you'll get in return
* Hybrid working and flexible hours
* Full study support package (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
* Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors
* Structured training and development programmes
* Competitive benefits package including:
o 23+ days holiday with buy/sell options
o Additional wellbeing day
o Health cash plan
o Discounts platform
o Pension & life assurance
o Enhanced family leave
o Cycle schemes
o Regular social and company events
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#4803978