Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Salary: 35,000 + Study Support

Working Pattern: 4 days office / 1 day WFH

Role Overview

We are seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to join a growing construction business during an exciting period of expansion and systems transformation.

This role will take ownership of key month-end processes while supporting the wider finance function with accurate reporting, commercial insight, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and building strong relationships across operational teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop into a senior leadership role, with a clear progression path towards Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Full ownership of month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and journals
• Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial analysis and insight to commercial and operational teams
• Work closely with project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting (construction-specific accounting)
• Support year-end audit and preparation of audit schedules
• Assist with VAT returns and cash flow reporting
• Contribute to the implementation of a new ERP system (COINS) over the next 6-9 months
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting quality
• Support and collaborate with the wider finance team where required

Skills & Experience

• Part-qualified accountant (AAT / CIMA / ACCA)
• Strong foundation in management accounting
• Previous experience within the construction sector (highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of accruals, prepayments, and month-end processes
• Experience with fixed assets and journal postings
• Confident working with non-finance stakeholders
• Strong Excel skills and systems experience (Sage 200 experience beneficial; COINS highly advantageous)
• Experience supporting audit processes is beneficial

Additional Information

• Study support provided
• On-site parking
• Interview process: 2 stages (Teams interview followed by face-to-face with Finance Director)

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