Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing, contract-led business operating in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

This role offers excellent exposure across operations, working closely with contract and commercial teams to drive financial performance, improve reporting, and support decision-making across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including full P&L and balance sheet ownership
• Deliver detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget/forecast/prior period), providing clear insight into performance
• Partner with contract managers and operational teams to support financial performance across projects
• Monitor and report on WIP, revenue recognition, and cost tracking across contracts
• Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and improving cash conversion
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and reforecasts, ensuring alignment with operational plans
• Ensure strong financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations are in place and maintained
• Support year-end processes and audit, including preparation of supporting schedules
• Drive process improvements across reporting, systems, and finance operations
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support commercial decisions and contract performance

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or finalist nearing completion
• Experience within a contract-led, project-based, or service environment (e.g. construction, engineering, infrastructure, outsourcing)
• Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and contract accounting
• Confident business partner, able to work closely with non-finance stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Salary

£60,000 to £65,000 basic plus full benefits package to include annual bonus

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