Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: Braintree, Essex (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

As a Management Accountant you will support the strategic decision-making through insightful analysis, robust financial control, and collaborative engagement across the organisation.

You’ll contribute to the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts, assist with budgeting, and work closely with the wider team to drive continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly visible and influential role within a forward-thinking finance team.

In this role you will…

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Partner with Account and Commercial Managers to maintain and produce the Contract Performance Review monthly, a key document that informs operational and strategic decisions across the Group.

• Analyse and interpret financial performance, delivering clear and actionable insights to support senior management reviews.

• Collaborate with other finance functions, including Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, and FP&A, to ensure smooth and efficient financial operations.

• Support the Finance Director and Financial Controller in the development of detailed budgets and rolling cash forecasts.

• Continuously improve financial systems, controls, and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure robust financial governance in line with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Assist with audit preparation and act as a liaison with external auditors during the year-end process specifically on Revenue Recognition.

You will need…

• To be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).

• Proven experience in a similar management accounting role.

• Strong track record of analysing financial data and presenting insights clearly.

• Experience working in fast-paced or evolving business environments; construction industry exposure is advantageous.

• Solid understanding of financial control and accounting best practices. Strong working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems.

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

Closing date: 11th July 2026

Shortlist date: 12th July 2026

Interview date: TBC