Management Accountant

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 servicesThis 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
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