Management Accountant Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting

Management Accountant Technical Accounting & Statutory Reporting Winchester Hybrid Working £40,000-£45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Do you enjoy the technical side of finance as much as management accounting?

We're recruiting for a technically strong Management Accountant to join a highly respected organisation in Winchester. This is a broad and rewarding opportunity that combines statutory accounts preparation, audit management and financial compliance with monthly management reporting, budgeting and financial analysis.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of statutory reporting across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with financial legislation while providing accurate management information to support strategic decision-making.

This role would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys the detail of financial reporting but also wants the variety of management accounting and wider commercial finance responsibilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls and supporting the full range of finance activities across the organisation.

Statutory Reporting & Financial Compliance

• Prepare annual statutory accounts across multiple entities
• Lead the year-end audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Charity Act, VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid requirements
• Maintain robust financial controls and support regulatory compliance
• Prepare and review VAT returns and implement legislative changes where required

Management Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly and termly management accounts
• Complete month-end close activities including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
• Produce variance analysis and meaningful financial commentary
• Support cashflow reporting and financial modelling
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and financial records

Budgeting & Business Support

• Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
• Monitor financial performance against budget
• Provide financial analysis and scenario modelling to support business decisions
• Contribute to KPI reporting and performance reviews

Continuous Improvement

• Review financial procedures and controls to ensure best practice
• Support improvements to reporting processes and financial governance
• Contribute to wider finance projects and process enhancements

About You

You'll ideally be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with a strong grounding in both technical accounting and management reporting.

You'll bring:

• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Experience managing external audits
• Strong management accounting experience, including month-end reporting
• Good knowledge of VAT and financial compliance
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving financial reporting

What's on Offer?

• £40,000-£45,000 plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working
• Broad role combining statutory reporting and management accounting
• Ownership of audit and compliance activities
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Supportive, collaborative and purpose-led organisation
• Long-term career development opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded accountant looking for a role that offers genuine variety, ownership and exposure across both statutory and management accounting.

Apply now or contact Victoria Prince at Talent Finance for a confidential discussion.

Talent Finance is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on merit and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.