Part-Qualified - Management Accountant - Ringwood, Near Bournemouth - Dorset- Hampshire border - ACA/ACCA/CIMA PQ
Salary: GBP35,000-GBP40,000 DOE + Quarterly Bonus + Benefits (OTE up to GBP42/43k)
Study Support Career Progression International Business Opportunities
Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a market-leading and well-established business based in Ringwood, near Bournemouth, on the Dorset/Hampshire border. We are assisting in the recruitment of a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join this thriving company, work within an ambitious and supportive finance team.
This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and is ideal for someone actively studying CIMA, ACA or ACCA, who is looking to progress within a fast-growing SME business with the security of a larger international group.
Why Join?
This is more than just a part-qualified accountancy job; it’s an opportunity to grow with one of the fastest-growing international distribution companies in the south, offering clear progression pathways, professional support/study, whilst working within a dynamic workplace culture. The part-qualified accountant position has become available following an internal promotion, reflecting the group’s commitment to developing talent from within.
Key Responsibilities for the Management Accountant
* Prepare monthly management accounts for two entities
* Maintain working papers for monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
* Manage and reconcile intercompany recharges
* Monitor and forecast trading cash flow
* Assist with budget preparation
* Input results into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) for group reporting
* Produce low margin reports and analysis
* Submit VAT returns
* Oversee weekly payment runs
* Create ad hoc reports, including sales and new business analysis
* Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliation
Ideal Candidate - Part-Qualified or actively studying accountancy qualifications
* Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
* Highly analytical with the ability to interpret financial data
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
* Confident in financial systems; HFM and BI tools/SQL are a bonus not essential but willingness to learn!
* Knowledge of FRS 102/IFRS and UK tax/VAT - ideally
* Motivated, proactive, and a team player
What’s in it for you as a Part-Qualified - training Accountant
* GBP35,000 - GBP40,000 salary (DOE)
* Quarterly individual bonus scheme approx 3k per year
* Share purchase options
* 5% matched pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Study support (after probation)
* Retail discount scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Clear career progression opportunities (UK & international)
* A friendly, professional, and fun working environment
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Ref: Part-qualified accountant - CIMA/ACA/ACCA
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