Management Accountant

We are looking for a Management Accountant to join a growing Finance team and take ownership of operating expenditure, cost accounting and expenditure reporting across the business.

This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership. You will play a key part in the monthly close, ensuring costs are accurately recorded, reconciled and reported, while also providing meaningful insight into departmental spending, cashflow and financial performance.

You will work closely with budget holders and department heads across the business, helping them understand their costs, challenge variances and make informed financial decisions.

If you enjoy combining technical accounting, analysis and business partnering , this is an excellent opportunity to make a visible contribution within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable & Controls

Own the company card expenditure process, including reviewing, validating and posting transactions in Spendesk. Support the Accounts Payable Assistant with invoice processing and bank reconciliations when required. Ensure appropriate financial controls are maintained across expenditure processes. Respond to internal and external queries relating to costs and AP.

Cost Accounting & Month-End

Own all cost-related month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, capitalisation and payroll journals. Review and validate account-code allocations to ensure costs are accurately and consistently recorded. Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules for cost-related accounts. Investigate unusual movements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations, ensuring accurate and timely cross-charging. Prepare monthly variance and trend analysis, providing clear and insightful commentary. Contribute to the monthly Management Accounts Pack.

Reporting & Planning

Prepare cost-related Board reporting and KPI analysis. Produce departmental spend reporting, identifying trends, risks and potential cost-saving opportunities. Prepare weekly and monthly expenditure cashflow reports and forecasts. Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting and planning cycles. Work with budget holders to understand cost drivers, challenge assumptions and improve financial visibility.

External Reporting & Compliance

Support the external audit process. Assist with quarterly VAT submissions and related requirements. Ensure cost accounting records and supporting documentation are accurate and audit-ready.