Overview
Management Accountant (Southampton with remote working) — Circa £50k. A rapidly expanding group within the education sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join its growing finance team. With multiple sites across the South of England and further expansion planned, this newly created role offers the chance to shape financial operations during a pivotal phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts, including P&L and balance sheets across all locations
* Ensure timely reporting of site-level financial performance, offering clarity and insight to operational leads
* Lead the preparation of year-end reporting packs and liaise with external auditors
* Manage quarterly VAT returns across the group, ensuring full compliance
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning alongside senior finance leadership
* Enhance financial systems, controls, and processes to support scalability
* Provide financial insight and challenge to operational teams to drive sustainable growth
* Offer hands-on support to Finance Assistants, including cover for AP/AR, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring
About You
* Proven experience in a management accounting role
* Professionally qualified (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent preferred)
* Comfortable working remotely and independently
* Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication skills
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-growing finance function. You'll report directly to senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the financial future of the organisation.
The role offers mostly remote working with some travel to their Southern England sites and regular meetings in Southampton.
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