Management Accountant

Role Overview

This position involves performing management accounting duties to ensure the company enforces and maintains strong financial controls while delivering dependable, accurate, and timely management information to senior leadership and stakeholders.

About the Department

The Management Accounts team prepares operational business reports that guide managerial decision-making for both short and long-term strategies. The team focuses on two key areas: Management Accounts and Reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial information flow and control adherence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end reporting procedures and ensure timely completion.
• Take charge of submitting monthly General Ledger data and Key Performance Indicators accurately using Hyperion Essbase.
• Produce monthly financial reports for senior leadership, including variance analyses against budgets and forecasts, new business figures, margin computations, and provision updates.
• Promote and implement cost management best practices company-wide.
• Manage monthly Cost Centre reporting with variance analysis and assist budget holders with monitoring and controlling overheads, including project expenditures.
• Calculate Residual Value provisions accurately.
• Ensure compliance with external reporting obligations such as those required by the Finance and Leasing Association and National Statistics data.

Opportunities for Growth

• Recommend enhancements in departmental processes, including report development and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in various ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Support and deputise for the Senior Manager of Management Accounting when needed.

Accountabilities

• Managing the month-end reporting cycle.
• Preparing financial data for senior managers each month.
• Overseeing management of company overheads.
• Coaching and supporting direct reports to optimize team performance.

Required Experience and Skills

• Demonstrable expertise in management accounting tasks, including month-end reporting, managing assets worth over £500 million, reporting to international parent companies, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong commercial insight and business awareness.
• Experience in business partnering roles.
• Proven track record in cost control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with Power BI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, confident in delivering presentations.

Personal Attributes

• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Self-driven and proactive approach to work.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently with staff at all levels and external partners.
• Team player mentality.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model: two days in-office and three days remote.
• Access to exclusive car schemes for Toyota and Lexus vehicles for employees and their families.
• Robust pension scheme with up to 6% employee and 15% employer contributions.
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure, plus a holiday purchase option.
• Private medical insurance covering individuals, partners/spouses, and dependents, including digital GP services.
• Group income protection with physical, mental, and financial wellbeing support through Aviva.
• Employee assistance program access.
• Onsite eye care tests.
• Access to an onsite gym, sports and social club, and flu vaccinations.
• Monthly wellbeing hour and multiple initiatives promoting health, diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the year.
• Casual dress policy to ensure workplace comfort.
• Eco-friendly headquarters with free parking and on-site restaurant.
• Two volunteering days annually.
• Discounts via the Reward Gateway platform.
• Flexible working scheme welcoming discussions at interview.
• Regular one-to-one meetings and quarterly personal development reviews.
• Varied learning and development opportunities, including online courses.
• £250 annual contribution towards learning new skills outside work.
• Organized annual events such as summer party, BBQ, Christmas party, and festive Countdown to Christmas activities.

Recruitment Process

The company is proud to be recognized as a Disability Confident Employer and strives to accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment journey. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements may advance under the disability confident scheme. Modifications to interview logistics and format are available upon request, including advance access to questions, customized scheduling, and extended assessment time. Adjustments are considered individually to support applicants in showcasing their capabilities.