Management Accountant (Immediate Start)

Milton Keynes Temporary £32,000 - £37,000 per year View Job Description
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to take ownership of financial operations for our retail division. This is a hands-on role covering everything from month-end reporting to stakeholder analysis and audit prep.
  • Long term contract
  • Immediate start

About Our Client

  • Be the go-to finance expert for a thriving retail division in a dynamic FMCG environment.
  • Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to strategic decision-making.

Job Description

Management Accountant (Immediate Start)

  • Prepare monthly management accounts (accruals, prepayments, journals).
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate depreciation.
  • Produce monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
  • Manage ledgers and ensure accuracy of financial data.
  • Post daily cash receipts and reconcile with eCommerce platforms.
  • Perform weekly bank reconciliations.
  • Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support VAT returns and HMRC compliance.
  • Assist with year-end audit preparation.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

Management Accountant (Immediate Start)

  • Experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME or standalone environment.
  • Strong grasp of management accounting principles.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Confident communicator across all levels of the business.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

Management Accountant (Immediate Start)

  • Salary: Up to £37,000 (depending on experience).
  • Office based role in Milton Keynes
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Close collaboration with senior management.
Contact
Sian Gibson
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6817123
Phone number
+441727730104

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Milton Keynes
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Sian Gibson
Consultant phone
+441727730104
Job reference
JN-082025-6817123