Management Accountant

Travel industry background is essential to be considered for this role***
Platinum Travel Recruitment are seeking an experienced Management Accountant from a travel industry background. The experienced Management Accountant shall take ownership of the management reporting process while providing strategic financial insight, partnering with senior stakeholders, and helping drive performance, efficiency, and informed decision-making across the business.
Our client offers a range of travel itineraries in which you shall be working with a supportive team, working two days a week in the office with several benefits on offer.
Management Accountant Duties:
Financial Reporting :
* Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and performance reports.
* Deliver variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
* Produce clear financial insights and management reporting.
* Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
* Support month-end and year-end close processes.
Business Partnering and Commercial Insight :
* Partner with stakeholders to improve financial performance.
* Provide financial analysis supporting operational and strategic decisions.
* Translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance teams.
* Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce costs.
Planning, Forecasting and Financial Modelling :
* Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
* Develop financial models supporting planning and decision-making.
* Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
* Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts.
Management Accountant – Essential Requirements:
* The Management Accountant must have strong management accounting or finance business partnering experience from a travel industry background.
* Longevity in roles is essential.
* Can confidently analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
* Have proven experience with financial systems.
* Manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
* Maintain strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.
* Seek opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
2 days a week in the office - locations ideal for this role includes Surrey, SW London and Berkshire