UK remote
Management Accountant
About this role
The Management Accountant is accountable for maintaining accurate and complete financial records in accordance with Group policies, UK GAAP, and statutory requirements. They will support the delivery of financial and commercial objectives, providing effective business partnering to internal stakeholders whilst upholding the highest standards of financial governance. Specific Responsibilities 1. Monthly Financial Reporting Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow analysis.
Perform month-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions. Complete variance analysis against budget and forecast, providing clear and concise commentary. Reconcile key control accounts including bank, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts. Prepare monthly consolidation reporting for Group submissions to agreed timetables. Assist in the preparation and review of monthly management account packs for senior stakeholders.
2. Cashflow Forecasting & Cash Management Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts, monitoring actuals against projections. Support cash collection activities, working closely with Commercial teams to ensure timely receipt of payments. Identify and escalate potential cashflow risks, providing proactive analysis to the Financial Controller. Perform regular bank reconciliations and treasury reporting as required. Liaise with internal stakeholders to improve accuracy of cashflow forecasting models.
3. Budgeting & Forecasting Support the annual budgeting process, coordinating inputs from operational and commercial teams. Assist in the preparation of quarterly reforecasts, ensuring alignment with business performance. Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis to support business planning decisions. Work with budget holders to challenge assumptions and drive accountability for financial performance. Maintain and update budget templates and forecasting tools, improving accuracy and efficiency over time.
4. Business Partnering & Ad Hoc Queries Act as a key finance point of contact for operational and commercial teams, responding to ad hoc financial queries in a timely and accurate manner. Process and manage cost transfers between contracts, cost centres, and entities, ensuring correct coding and appropriate authorisation. Provide financial analysis and insight to support project reviews and contract profitability assessments.