Management Accountant in Basingstoke, Hampshire

An opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join an established professional services firm within its outsourcing team.

This role offers the opportunity to manage a portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality management information and develop strong client relationships across a diverse range of businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients, developing a strong understanding of their businesses, financial needs and commercial objectives.

• Act as the primary day-to-day contact for clients on accounting and data processing matters, taking responsibility for work through to the production of management information, including more complex reporting requirements.

• Process and oversee a range of accounting transactions, including bank transactions, sales and purchase ledger entries, expense claims, general ledger postings and journals.

• Prepare basic statutory financial statements with minimal supervision, demonstrating an understanding of relevant Companies Act disclosure requirements.

• Undertake ad hoc accounting assignments and provide practical support to clients, including training them in the use of accounting systems.

• Follow established systems, processes and quality standards while proactively identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.

Requirements

• Experience in a management accounting, accounts preparation or outsourcing role, ideally within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.

• A solid understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry accounting, general ledger postings and reconciliations.

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial information for clients.

• An understanding of statutory accounts preparation and Companies Act disclosure requirements.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across a varied client portfolio.

• Confidence using accounting software and a willingness to support clients with systems and processes.

• Relevant accountancy qualifications, such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA, or progress towards a professional qualification, would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually.

• 35-hour working week with hybrid working options.

• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days.

• Option to buy or sell annual leave.

• Paid volunteering day each year.

• Season ticket loans.

• Regular social events

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.