Management Accountant in Bedford

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
  • Complete daily finance processing, including the review, checking and input of information into the relevant systems.
  • Review supporting documentation and ensure transactions are accurately processed.
  • Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes as required.
  • Review debtor balances and assist with credit control activities.
• Management Accounts & Reporting
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple companies.
  • Produce month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
  • Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budget and prior year.
  • Prepare cash flow reporting, month-end business update and any other management reporting as required.
  • Process inter-company recharges and reconciliations.
• Financial Control and Year-End Reporting
  • Ensure robust financial controls and processes are adhered to.
  • Support the preparation of year-end accounts and supporting working papers.
  • Assist with year-end audit requirements, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation.
  • Support the annual regulatory rating renewal and actuarial processes, including preparation and collation of relevant financial information.
• Business Partnering
  • Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support.
  • Help stakeholders understand financial performance and key business trends through business analysis and reporting.
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
  • Support ongoing finance systems developments and implementations.
  • Assist with documentation of finance procedures and working papers.
  • Drive efficiencies through automation, use of finance technology, and AI where appropriate.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong month-end accounting experience, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, flexible and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• Comfortable with hands-on finance processing, system input and detailed checking of financial information.
• Confident using finance systems, with experience of Sage or similar systems desirable.

Desirable

• Experience within insurance, financial services or regulated environments.
• Experience supporting audits, statutory accounts preparation or year-end reporting.

Whats on Offer?

• Immediate start.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 paid closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Birthday leave, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement.
• Flexible working environment, with a practical and supportive approach to balancing business needs and personal commitments.
• Regular company-paid social events and team activities.
• 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.