Operations Management Accountant

Our client, a growing engineering consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Operations Management professional with a strong finance background to join their team. This is a key, hands-on finance role forming the most senior dedicated finance position in the business. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while delivering accurate, insightful management reporting across both company and group levels.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly management accounts, including consolidated P&L reporting at company and group level, with supporting analysis and commentary
Production of project and departmental P&L reporting, supporting margin tracking, cost control, and performance analysis across live workstreams
Assistance in maintaining and developing group-level reporting, ensuring consistency and visibility across the business
Ownership of core accounting processes including journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, ensuring integrity of financial data
Day-to-day support and oversight of the Bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy across purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking processes
Coordination of payroll processing alongside the Bookkeeper and external providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission
Preparation and submission oversight of VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and deadlines
Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting, providing timely insight to support business planning and operational decision-making
Work closely with Directors and operational teams to provide financial insight, improve commercial awareness, and support informed decision-making
Act as a key point of contact for external accountants, HMRC, and other financial stakeholders where required
Continuously identify and implement improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, and internal controls

Job Requirements:

Experience in a Management Accountant or similar role, ideally within an SME, engineering, construction or project-led environment
Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, FCCA) or qualified by experience with strong technical grounding
Strong understanding of management accounting, including P&L ownership, reconciliations, accrual accounting and financial controls
Confident using accounting systems (e.g. Xero) with strong Excel capability
Experience supporting project costing, margin analysis, and performance reporting
Strong ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving environment
Ability to present financial information clearly and confidently to non-finance stakeholders
High level of accuracy and consistency across reporting and financial processesIf you are an experienced Management Accountant or Finance Manager professional and looking to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team