Job Description
Management Accountant
* Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
* Location: Slough (Hybrid)
* Job Type: Temporary (6-Month Contract)
* Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid
We are seeking a skilled and confident Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a 6-month temporary contract. This role is critical in managing financial records, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and work closely with the CFO and Senior Management Team.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including journal entries, payroll, R&D, and intercompany transactions.
* Reconcile financial statement line items at month-end.
* Take full ownership of one trading entity’s accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and accurate record maintenance).
* Maintain the Group’s financial model with historical and forecast data.
* Oversee payroll schedules and forecasting.
* Prepare cash forecasts and manage accounts.
* Assist with group reporting, compliance (tax, statutory, ONS filings), and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
* Support year-end audit, tax submissions, and annual budgeting.
* Handle ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
* Strong understanding of core accounting responsibilities.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
Opportunities for Development:
* Statutory accounts preparation for a UK entity.
* Budget preparation and presentation of P&L/variance analysis.
* Client profitability analysis.
* Greater involvement in Group reporting.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience in the IT sector.
* Degree-level qualification.
* Familiarity with Power BI.
To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.