Financial Management Accountant

Management Accountant required for a well-established, evolving business based in Basingstoke (Hybrid working)

£55,000 - £65,000 + bonus and benefits, depending on experience

Stanton House are partnering with a successful UK-based organisation undergoing a period of operational transformation and financial optimisation. The business operates within a highly recognisable sector and is investing in strengthening its core finance capabilities to support continued growth, improved controls, and enhanced performance insight.

As Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting operational finance processes, and driving process improvements. This role is ideal for a technically strong, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience managing both recurring finance operations and ad hoc analysis.

You will oversee the month-end close process, manage a range of balance sheet reconciliations, and help build a robust financial control environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable but forward-thinking finance function where you'll take ownership of key processes and be given the freedom to add value and influence change.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE, with strong technical accounting knowledge
• Demonstrable experience in management accounting, month-end processes, and financial reporting
• Confident in handling complex reconciliations and financial controls
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage 200, SAP, NAV, or similar
• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to interpret and manipulate data
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Previous experience managing or supporting a small team is desirable

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the monthly management accounts process, including journal posting, accruals, and reconciliations
• Manage financial reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with group policies
• Perform regular control checks on financial postings and maintain a strong internal control framework
• Support payroll input and the end-to-end purchase/sales ledger process
• Liaise with external suppliers and ensure timely vendor payments and customer invoicing
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and systems
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal requirements
• Support business stakeholders with financial queries and help interpret financial data to drive decision-making

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please apply below. Due to a high number of applicants, we shall unfortunately be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.