This job posting is for a Management Accountant position within a dynamic team, emphasizing the role's importance in facilitating effective management decisions. Here's a breakdown of the key elements: Role Summary The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial data, supporting decision-making, and ensuring smooth financial operations. You will be a go-to person for financial queries, assist in the budgeting process, handle management and year-end accounts, and contribute to audits. A strong ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is crucial. Key Responsibilities Month/Year-end Processing : Handling financial close processes and ensuring deadlines are met. Management Accounts : Preparing draft management accounts for review and presentation. Budget Ownership : Taking charge of the budgeting process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Audit Responsibility : Leading audit tasks and ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Reporting : Creating various reports as required, including balance sheet reconciliations and depot reporting packs. Business Partnering : Working collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve business goals. Candidate Requirements Experience : A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance roles. Qualification : Actively studying towards or already qualified in CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification. Skills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with others. High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is a must. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to manage and complete tasks through effective business partnering. Perks & Benefits Holiday : Up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (depending on service length). Death in Service Benefit : 2x basic salary payout. Healthcare : A cash plan covering some medical costs like dental treatment and annual health checks. Discounts : Access to a benefits platform offering discounts on shopping, holidays, and gym memberships. Employee Assistance Program : Support for well-being and mental health. Career Development : Continuous training and opportunities for advancement. Other Benefits : Cycle to work scheme. £500 refer-a-friend bonus. Long Service Awards at 10, 20, and 30 years. Life Event Day for major personal milestones (e.g., marriage, moving home). This role is perfect for a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to grow their career in a supportive and engaging work environment. The combination of hands-on financial management tasks, responsibility for key processes, and excellent benefits make it an attractive opportunity for an experienced accountant.