At a Glance
- Tasks: Own month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow analysis in a dynamic finance role.
- Company: Join HyKit, a leader in clean energy solutions driving the UK towards net zero.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical, generous holiday, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the finance function of an innovative manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified in ACCA, ACA, or CIMA with 3-5 years of finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 33075 - 40425 £ per year.
Management Accountant | Hy Kit | Bicester
Hy Kit designs and delivers hydrogen infrastructure solutions, including mobile refuelling, gas storage and compression systems.
Working at the forefront of clean energy and industrial technology, we develop rugged, modular products engineered for demanding environments across construction, transport and agriculture.
Hy Kit is part of the wider portfolio of Hydra B Group, developing the hydrogen and electrification technology, infrastructure and energy solutions driving the UK towards net zero.
This is a key finance hire as the business scales, working closely with the Finance Director on the numbers that matter as Hy Kit moves into its next phase.
The role
As Management Accountant, you'll own month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and weekly cashflow, while also getting stuck into stock accounting and general finance team support.
You'll report directly to the Finance Director.
This role suits someone who wants exposure across the full finance function in a hands-on manufacturing environment, not just management accounts in isolation.
- What you'll actually do
- Prepare monthly management accounts to deadline, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Run P&L variance analysis against budget and forecast
- Prepare VAT returns and support R&D tax credit claims and the year-end audit
- Produce weekly cashflow forecasts and analysis
- Support the Finance Director with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc FP&A
- Perform monthly stock accounting and analysis, and support the annual stock take
- Provide cover for the Accounts Assistant (AP, AR and banking) when needed
- Support continual improvement of systems, processes and financial controls, including the future ERP implementation
- You'll be a great fit if you
- Have manufacturing and stock accounting experience - this is genuinely important for the role, given the operational side of the business
- Are part-qualified and actively studying towards ACCA, ACA or CIMA
- Have 3-5 years' experience in a finance function, including preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Have a solid understanding of FRS 102, core accounting principles and VAT compliance
- Have advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables) and are comfortable with finance systems
- Are proactive and highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset
- Nice to have
- A degree or equivalent qualification
- Experience using SAGE 50 or SAGE Intacct
What we offer
- Pension - matched up to 8% employer contribution
- Private medical & dental
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with buy & sell flexibility
- Life assurance - 4x basic salary
- Income protection
- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Employee referral bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7, 365 days
- Retail discounts & cashback via Fizz Benefits
- Eyecare vouchers - Specsavers
Hy Kit is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
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