Management Accountant

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join our growing, forward‑thinking organisation in Watford. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will own the month‑end process, deliver accurate financial reporting and support strategic decision‑making across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Execute month‑end processes including journals, accruals, pre‑payments and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Produce variance analysis against budgets and forecasts with clear commentary.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and regular forecasts.
• Monitor departmental performance and provide financial insights for business decisions.
• Prepare cash‑flow reports and support working‑capital management.
• Reconcile key balance‑sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Support year‑end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare VAT returns and meet statutory reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.
• Partner with operational managers to deliver financial analysis.
• Assist the Financial Controller with ad‑hoc projects and reporting.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Management Accountant.
• Part‑qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Strong month‑end accounting experience.
• Excellent understanding of management accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders.
• Proactive approach with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Month‑end accounting
• Management accounts preparation
• Variance analysis
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash‑flow reporting
• VAT returns preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliations

What we offer

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Excellent career progression opportunities