Management Accountant
29 days ago
Salisbury
Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for a high-impact role in a growing business? The Management Accountant will take ownership of the company’s financial management, reporting, and control environment. \n Acting as a member of the leadership team, the role will provide hands-on accounting, whilst working with the directors to develop reporting processes. These will enable improved efficiency, cost management, growth and increased profitability. \n The Management Accountant role suits a qualified CIMA, ACA or an ACCA professional who is confident managing a small team, comfortable working closely with senior leadership, and keen to contribute to real business transformation. \n \n The Role of Management Accountant: \n • Lead the company's financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and the preparation of accurate monthly and year-end financial reports. \n • Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, VAT, PAYE, HMRC regulations, and oversee the annual statutory audit process. \n • Provide strategic financial insight, modelling, pricing, margin analysis, and commercial support to inform business planning and decision-making. \n • Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and funding to optimise business performance and liquidity. \n • Strengthen financial controls, enhance accounting and ERP systems, and drive process improvements to improve efficiency, scalability, and profitability. \n • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while working with HR to oversee payroll processes and continuous system improvements. \n • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by supporting cross-functional teams with financial guidance, training, and business awareness. \n \n Key competencies of the Management Accountant: \n • CIMA, ACA or an ACCA qualified (newly qualified considered) \n • Proven experience as a Management Accountant. \n • Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of UK GAAP and Corporation Tax. \n • Proficient in accounting and ERP systems. \n • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills. \n • Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. \n • High attention to detail with the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment. \n • Strong leadership and communication skills \n • Team player with a collaborative approach \n \n Performance Indicators of the Management Accountant: \n • Accuracy and timeliness of management reporting \n • Improvement in cashflow and working capital \n • Strength and compliance of financial controls \n • Contribution to margin improvement and cost efficiency \n • Successful audit outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction \n \n If you're a qualified Management Accountant ready to take on a varied, busy role with genuine scope to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.