Your new company You will be joining a forward‑thinking organisation with a strong focus on delivering high‑quality financial management and operational insight. The finance team plays a key role in supporting managers and budget holders across the organisation, ensuring they have the accurate, timely, and actionable information needed to drive performance, productivity, and strategic decision‑making. The business is committed to continuous improvement, strong financial stewardship, and developing systems and practices that enhance efficiency and internal controls. Your new role As the Management Accountant, you will support the Lead Accountant and Finance Manager in delivering high‑quality financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering. You will play a key role in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting, while ensuring financial information is accurate, timely, and aligned to organisational requirements. You will also contribute to strategic planning, develop and enhance financial systems and processes, and provide expert financial advice across the organisation. The role includes overseeing elements of team workflow, supporting junior colleagues, and ensuring key deadlines are met as the function continues to grow. What you'll need to succeed You will bring extensive experience in financial or management accounting, including budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting. Strong analytical ability, excellent IT skills (particularly spreadsheets and financial systems), and the ability to interpret complex data are essential. You will have experience providing financial advice to stakeholders, preparing management accounts, and working under pressure to meet deadlines. The ability to constructively challenge, communicate clearly, maintain accuracy, and support or supervise team members is key. You will also demonstrate strong organisational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Fully qualified or PQ in CIMA, ACCA or ACCA. What you'll get in return You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team where your expertise will directly influence financial planning, performance reporting, and organisational success. The role offers the opportunity to shape and develop financial processes, contribute to strategic decision‑making, and grow your management and leadership responsibilities as the team evolves. You will gain exposure to a broad range of financial activities and business partnering across multiple departments, providing a strong platform for career progression. 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 about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk