At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and deliver high-quality financial support and reports.
- Company: A growing, people-focused accountancy firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, study support, competitive salary, and generous holiday options.
- Other info: Strong progression opportunities and exposure to diverse clients and sectors.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 2+ years' UK practice experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
A growing and highly regarded independent accountancy firm in Central and Southern England is looking to expand its Outsourcing team with the addition of a Management Accountant. The firm works closely with entrepreneurial SMEs and owner-managed businesses, providing hands-on finance support and advisory services. Known for its collaborative and supportive culture, it offers strong progression opportunities alongside modern systems and flexible working.
You'll be joining a people-focused environment where development, training and internal progression are genuinely prioritised.
Your new role
You'll manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their key day-to-day finance contact while delivering high-quality management information and support. Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of outsourcing clients
- Preparing management accounts and financial reports (often complex)
- Overseeing bookkeeping, journals, reconciliations and ledger postings
- Producing basic statutory accounts with minimal supervision
- Supporting clients with accounting systems and process improvements
- Delivering ad hoc work, including training clients on systems
- Collaborating with tax, payroll and other teams
- Identifying opportunities to add value or expand services
This is a varied, client-facing role offering strong exposure and the chance to develop commercially as well as technically.
What you'll need to succeed
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA part-qualified or qualified c.2+ years' UK practice experience within outsourcing / business services
- Experience preparing management accounts
- Strong working knowledge of software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
- Good understanding of UK GAAP (IFRS beneficial but not essential)
- Strong Excel and general IT skills
- Confident communicator with good client-facing ability
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, positive and able to manage multiple deadlines
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Full study support package (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing firm
- Exposure to a wide range of clients and sectors
- Structured training and development programmes
- Competitive benefits package including:
- 23+ days holiday with buy/sell options
- Additional wellbeing day
- Health cash plan
- Discounts platform
- Pension & life assurance
- Enhanced family leave
- Cycle schemes
- Regular social and company events
What you need to do now
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Management Accountant in Basingstoke employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
Join a dynamic and highly regarded independent accountancy firm in Central and Southern England, where you'll thrive in a collaborative and supportive culture that prioritises employee development and progression. With flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive study support package, and a competitive benefits scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for Management Accountants looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their careers in a people-focused environment.
