Management Accountant
Posted 13 days 2 hours ago by HAYS
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £47,000 - £53,000 (DOE) + Benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in office)
About the Role
We're looking for a talented and driven Management Accountant to join our high-calibre finance team in Chelmsford. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your insights will directly influence business performance.
You'll play a pivotal role in partnering with budget holders across the organisation, helping them understand their numbers and make informed decisions. We welcome candidates from any sector background who bring a strong business partnering mindset and a passion for adding value.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles with key stakeholders
- Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance commentary
- Act as a trusted advisor to budget holders, driving financial accountability
- Support strategic planning and decision-making through data-driven insights
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
- Assist with year-end reporting and liaise with auditors
- CCAB qualified (essential) - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA
- Proven experience in a management accounting or business partnering role
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems preferred
- Adaptable and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset
- Flexible hybrid working (minimum 2 days/week in Chelmsford office)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Enhanced annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and private healthcare
- Supportive, high-performing finance team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
Ready to make an impact? Submit your CV to apply. We're excited to hear how you can help us shape the future of our finance function.
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