Management Accountant
1 day ago
Bedford
Management Accountant Job Description The Company and Group Global Ridgeway Management Limited was formed in 2012 as an administrative, accounting and back-office service company, supporting a privately owned international group operating across insurance, reinsurance and broking. The group operates across insurance, reinsurance and broking, with a primary presence in Africa and wider business activity across the US, Asia, and the Middle East. The Role Reporting to: Financial Controller Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Working pattern: office-based, with flexibility to work remotely where required Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension or a permanent position) Role Purpose We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the finance function during a period of maternity leave cover and organisational transition. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will take ownership of key month-end processes, management reporting and financial analysis, while supporting stakeholders, guiding junior team members and contributing to the implementation of a bespoke operating system and a new accounting system. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified, part-qualified or equivalent-level accountant to gain broad experience within a multi-currency, multi-entity business and support a significant finance transformation project. Key Responsibilities Operational Finance \n\n • Complete daily finance processing, including the review, checking and input of information into the relevant systems. \n\n\n, • Review supporting documentation and ensure transactions are accurately processed. \n\n\n, • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes as required. \n\n\n, • Review debtor balances and assist with credit control activities. \nManagement Accounts & Reporting \n\n, • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple companies. \n\n\n, • Produce month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations. \n\n\n, • Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budget and prior year. \n\n\n, • Prepare cash flow reporting, month-end business updateand any other management reporting as required. \n\n\n, • Process inter-company recharges and reconciliations. \nFinancial Control and Year-End Reporting \n\n, • Ensure robust financial controls and processes are adhered to. \n\n\n, • Support the preparation of year-end accounts and supporting working papers. \n\n\n, • Assist with year-end audit requirements, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation. \n\n\n, • Support the annual regulatory rating renewal and actuarial processes, including preparation and collation of relevant financial information. \nBusiness Partnering \n\n, • Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support. \n\n\n, • Help stakeholders understand financial performance and key business trends through business analysis and reporting. \nSystems & Process Improvement \n\n, • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls. \n\n\n, • Support ongoing finance systems developments and implementations. \n\n\n, • Assist with documentation of finance procedures and working papers. \n\n\n, • Drive efficiencies through automation, use of finance technology, and AI where appropriate. \nSkills & Experience Essential \n\n, • AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience. \n\n\n, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role. \n\n\n, • Strong month-end accounting experience, including reconciliations and financial analysis. \n\n\n, • Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. \n\n\n, • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities. \n\n\n, • Proactive, flexible and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved wherever needed. \n\n\n, • Comfortable with hands-on finance processing, system input and detailed checking of financial information. \n\n\n, • Confident using finance systems, with experience of Sage or similar systems desirable. \nDesirable \n\n, • Experience within insurance, financial services or regulated environments. \n\n\n, • Experience supporting audits, statutory accounts preparation or year-end reporting. \nWhat’s on Offer? \n\n, • Immediate start. \n\n\n, • 5% employer pension contribution. \n\n\n, • 22 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 paid closure days between Christmas and New Year. \n\n\n, • Birthday leave, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement. \n\n\n, • Flexible working environment, with a practical and supportive approach to balancing business needs and personal commitments. \n\n\n, • Regular company-paid social events and team activities. \n\n\n, • Potential eligibility for bonus schemes, private medical insurance, life assurance and other additional benefits, subject to company policy, length of service and role status. \nThis is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being part of a supportive finance team during a period of exciting transformation.REF-230313