Management Accountant in Telford

Hays are delighted to be working with a global business who are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Telford on a temporary to permanent basis.

Your new role:

• Produce month-end management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely presentation of actual results, forecasts, and performance against targets.
• Prepare and deliver monthly cost reviews.
• Support the Senior Management Accountant with all monthly reporting requirements.
• Assist in preparing the annual forecast of Expenditure for the customer and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
• Manage reallocation submissions and communicate subsequent baseline budget.
• Oversee internal financial deadlines for your area of responsibility, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Handle internal financial queries and provide on-site financial support to operational teams and staff.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders in line with procurement and financial control requirements.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to operational leads, promoting a strong financial control environment and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage agency staffing costs and collaborate with external agency providers to ensure cost control and compliance.
• Partner with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Review and maintain the IA (Internal Audit) process and ensure accuracy and completeness of asset reporting within the asset management system.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Highly proficient in Excel, with advanced capability to manage, analyse, and manipulate large and complex datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong focus on monitoring changes and ensuring adherence to change-control processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building partner and stakeholder confidence through clear, consistent, and professional engagement.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and improving reporting systems, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving ability combined with a continuous-improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
• AAT qualified or Part-Qualified CIMA/ACCA, with a strong desire and commitment to completing a professional accountancy qualification.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour, contributing to a supportive and productive working environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide meaningful insights.

What you’ll get in return:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing organisation on a temp-to-perm basis, with genuine potential for long-term growth. The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work primarily from home and attend occasional meetings in the Telford office. You’ll be joining a dynamic, supportive team that provides full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a strong package and a positive, collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.