Job Title: Management AccountantLocation: High Wycombe (Office-based until probation review) Reporting to: Finance DirectorSalary Range: £50,000 - £58,000 depending on experience and qualifications Contract Type: Permanent Job Purpose To support the financial management of the organisation through preparation of monthly management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The role will also contribute to statutory reporting, audit preparation, and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts including accruals, prepayments, and variance analysis. Maintain and reconcile key control accounts (e.g., fixed assets, bank, debtors, creditors). Assist with budgeting and forecasting cycles. Support year-end processes including statutory accounts and audit compliance. Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Liaise with auditors and external advisors. Support payroll, VAT returns, and intercompany transactions. Contribute to sustainability and ESG reporting (where applicable). Implement and improve financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., Tagetik, Hyperion, Excel). Qualifications & Skills Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Strong Excel and accounting systems experience (e.g., Kerridge, Tagetik, Hyperion). Excellent numeracy and data management skills. Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. UK driving licence (required for some roles). 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 EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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