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Management Accountant Job Description
The Company and Group
Global Ridgeway Management Limited was formed in 2012 as an administrative, accounting and back-office service company, supporting a privately owned international group operating across insurance, reinsurance and broking.
The group operates across insurance, reinsurance and broking, with a primary presence in Africa and wider business activity across the US, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Role
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Working pattern: office-based, with flexibility to work remotely where required
Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension or a permanent position)
Role Purpose
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the finance function during a period of maternity leave cover and organisational transition. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will take ownership of key month-end processes, management reporting and financial analysis, while supporting stakeholders, guiding junior team members and contributing to the implementation of a bespoke operating system and a new accounting system.
This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified, part-qualified or equivalent-level accountant to gain broad experience within a multi-currency, multi-entity business and support a significant finance transformation project.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Finance
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Complete daily finance processing, including the review, checking and input of information into the relevant systems.
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Review supporting documentation and ensure transactions are accurately processed.
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Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes as required.
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Review debtor balances and assist with credit control activities.
Management Accounts & Reporting
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Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple companies.
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Produce month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
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Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budget and prior year.
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Prepare cash flow reporting, month-end business update and any other management reporting as required.
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Process inter-company recharges and reconciliations.
Financial Control and Year-End Reporting
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Ensure robust financial controls and processes are adhered to.
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Support the preparation of year-end accounts and supporting working papers.
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Assist with year-end audit requirements, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation.
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Support the annual regulatory rating renewal and actuarial processes, including preparation and collation of relevant financial information.
Business Partnering
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Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support.
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Help stakeholders understand financial performance and key business trends through business analysis and reporting.
Systems & Process Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
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Support ongoing finance systems developments and implementations.
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Assist with documentation of finance procedures and working papers.
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Drive efficiencies through automation, use of finance technology, and AI where appropriate.
Skills & Experience
Essential
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AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
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Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
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Strong month-end accounting experience, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
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Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
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Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Proactive, flexible and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
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Comfortable with hands-on finance processing, system input and detailed checking of financial information.
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Confident using finance systems, with experience of Sage or similar systems desirable.
Desirable
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Experience within insurance, financial services or regulated environments.
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Experience supporting audits, statutory accounts preparation or year-end reporting.
What’s on Offer?
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Immediate start.
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5% employer pension contribution.
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22 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 paid closure days between Christmas and New Year.
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Birthday leave, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement.
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Flexible working environment, with a practical and supportive approach to balancing business needs and personal commitments.
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Regular company-paid social events and team activities.
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Potential eligibility for bonus schemes, private medical insurance, life assurance and other additional benefits, subject to company policy, length of service and role status.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being part of a supportive finance team during a period of exciting transformation.
