We are seeking a Junior Management Accountant to join our Finance Team to provide support to the financial management of projects. In this role, you will own the day to day management accounting process for a smaller group entity once established in role. Within the broader business support purchase and sales invoice processing, cash collection and helping ensure projects stay within budget. This role is hands-on, detail-driven, and ideal for someone building a career in management accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Controlling the management accounting close process for a smaller group entity
Support for other monthly financial close activities
Sales and purchase invoice processing, revenue recognition, and cost allocations
Support cashflow forecasting
Track and record project costs, budgets, and forecasts
Prepare basic financial reports for managers and finance leaders
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and internal reviews
Support process improvements and standardization
Provide support to key finance projects and implementations across various areas of the business.
Provide support and coverage to other members of the finance team.
Required Skills & Experience:
1–3 years of experience in accounting, finance or similar
Strong Excel skills (lookups, sumif, pivots, basic formulas expected)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Clear communication skills and confidence working with non-finance stakeholders
Willingness to learn and take ownership of work
Preferred:
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Experience with ERP or project accounting systems
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Exposure to project-based environments (engineering, manufacturing, consulting, etc.)
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Progress toward a professional accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Other Requirements:
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SC cleared or ability to obtain
What We Can Offer You:
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Flexible working practices – we work a 9-day fortnight, offer flexitime, and work a half day Friday
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25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
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Health cash plan – cash back for everyday health expenses
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Private healthcare
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Pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
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Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
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Reward and recognition platform
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Discount platform – retail, leisure, gym discounts and more
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Employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling services
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Support for further training and education
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Relocation assistance up to £8,000 if you relocate to take up a position with us
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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