The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
Management Accountant
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (Hybrid Working, 3 days office / 2 days home)
Salary: c£40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Profit Share Bonus, Healthcare Benefits, Life Assurance and Additional Birthday Leave
We are delighted to be partnering with an established and growing business operating within the environmental services sector to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit finance function during an exciting period of business integration, development and growth.
Operating across specialist marine services and waste management, the business forms part of a larger, well-established group and is continuing to evolve. With ambitious growth plans and ongoing investment in its systems and processes, the organisation offers a varied and commercially engaging environment where finance plays an important role in supporting operational performance.
Reporting directly to the Senior Finance Business Partner, the successful candidate will take ownership of key management accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple business units. The position will have a particular focus on the waste management operations, providing financial insight, strengthening reporting processes and supporting operational leaders in understanding business performance.
This is a predominantly management accounting and reporting-focused position, offering considerable scope to influence how financial information is produced, analysed and communicated. Working within a relatively lean finance team, you will benefit from broad exposure across the accounting function, alongside opportunities to contribute to systems integration, process improvements and the continued development of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Manage key elements of the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Investigate financial discrepancies, analyse performance against budgets and forecasts, and provide meaningful commentary to stakeholders.
- Undertake detailed margin analysis, identifying trends, anomalies and opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Work closely with operational managers and senior business leaders to provide financial insight and support informed decision-making.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning activities.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of management information, reporting processes and internal financial controls. xgikmsk
- Support financial reporting and data integration activities as the business transitions towards new accounting systems.
- Assist with year-end accounting, audit preparation and statutory repor
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