Management Accountant

Location: Office-based, Woodbridge, Suffolk
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Qualified Management Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate forecasts and budgets, and leading the Finance Team. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified or finalist accountant with strong commercial insight and excellent analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for business units and consolidated group accounts, with detailed analysis.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand cost and revenue drivers and explain variances.
• Provide daily financial support and challenge to operational and commercial teams.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with division heads, highlighting budget variances.
• Track and report on title investment performance and product profitability by channel, customer, and promotion.
• Manage month-end processes including journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.
• Analyse stock performance, including turnover, profitability, and obsolescence.
• Evaluate costs, pricing, sales results, and performance against business plans.
• Monitor production work in progress and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and board packs.
• Lead month-end KPI reviews and complete VAT returns with full reconciliation.
• Oversee forecasting, annual budgeting, and the annual audit process.
• Manage group banking and financing activities, including invoice discounting and cash forecasting.
• Support finance teams across business units and handle ad hoc duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Part or Finalist accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a solid grasp of accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems is desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage busy periods effectively.
• Self-motivated with a professional and positive attitude.
• Eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a broad range of financial responsibilities and strategic projects.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.