Management Accountant Eastleigh (3 days WFH, 2 days office based) Permanent, full time Salary - £40K Fire and Security Systems Experts Our client, New Path Fire & Security Ltd, is a growing group of independent fire and security related businesses. Their ethos is to acquire smaller, well-established companies that complement one another, and then support them to grow within a family of like-minded organisations. With current revenue at £15m, forecasting £21m by the end of the 2026 financial year - the strategic business plan involves an acquisition phase this year, plus an integration phase where the businesses are more deeply combined next year. They are now seeking an analytical and reliable Management Accountant to join their team based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. You will be looking after some of the established group businesses by performing day to day financial tasks as well as supporting the Group Finance Manager with a variety of planning and analysis initiatives while the group expands. Management Accountant, the role: Ensuring all business finance related tasks including month end lead schedules are completed by end of business day 8, including P&L and Bal Sheet Offering support, by adopting the role to the subsidiary managing directors and general managers Purchase to pay (P2P) - matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and query differences with the business Posting and reconciliation of Xero transactions including bank and credit card reconciliations and purchase invoices and credits Generating and entering payments for approval - supplier and payroll payments Using credit control software to escalate aged debtors where appropriate Reconciling revenue - monthly reconciliation of Xero revenue to internal business sales forecasts Reconciling and submitting quarterly MTD VAT returns in Xero Supporting Group Finance Manager with implementation of Xero apps including P2P and Inventory management Assisting with the year-end accounts, audit and tax processes and annual budget Analysing and consolidating group data to allow visibility across the group Standing in for the wider finance team acting as cover for absences Management Accountant, the perfect applicant: AAT qualified or Part Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA or Equivalent Previous experience of working with multiple entities is desirable but not essential Prior use of Xero is desirable but not essential Possess advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications Exceptional technical accounting skills and capability to operate at strategic levels Able to work independently, under own initiative and meet all required deadlines A confident team player, with ability to form successful relationships Strong communication, influencing and time management skills Adaptable and responsive to changing needs and priorities Extremely high attention to detail Management Accountant, the benefits: Competitive salary based on your experience 25 days of Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Onsite, free parking Flexible and hybrid remote working arrangements Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with New Path Fire & Security Ltd in providing HR and Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please. ADZN1_UKTJ