At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic finance team to manage reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Company: A growing chemical company in Suffolk with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience and develop your finance skills in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and evolving organisation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting strategic decisions and improving financial processes.
- Qualifications: Part- or fully-qualified accountant with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 43313 - 52938 £ per year.
This growing chemical company based in Suffolk is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join its finance team. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will focus on month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands-on exposure to the full breadth of finance, from management reporting to business partnering, while helping to develop and improve financial processes in a dynamic, growing organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary and variance analysis
- Support the budgeting, reforecasting, and long-term planning cycles
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to analyse financial performance and cost drivers, providing actionable insight
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modelling to support strategic projects and business growth initiatives
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, deferred income, and intercompany transactions
- Assist with cashflow forecasting and working capital management
- Contribute to automation, reporting enhancements, and system improvements within the finance function
- Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors as required
- Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency across the finance function
About You
- Part- or fully-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar management accounting or finance role
- Strong experience in month-end reporting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
- Excellent business partnering skills and ability to influence operational teams
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Locations
Management Accountant in Stowmarket, Suffolk employer: Kennedy Pearce Consulting
As a leading financial service firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Our commitment to operational excellence is matched by our dedication to providing comprehensive benefits and unique opportunities for career advancement, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding roles in the financial sector.
