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: 23 days holiday with buy/sell options Additional wellbeing day Health cash plan Discounts platform Pension & life assurance Enhanced family leave Cycle schemes 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