Management Accountant Job Description The Company and Group Global Ridgeway Management Limited was formed in 2012 as an administrative, accounting and back-office service company, supporting a privately owned international group operating across insurance, reinsurance and broking. The group operates across insurance, reinsurance and broking, with a primary presence in Africa and wider business activity across the US, Asia, and the Middle East.
The Role Reporting to: Financial Controller Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Working pattern: office-based, with flexibility to work remotely where required Type: Full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension or a permanent position)
Role Purpose We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support the finance function during a period of maternity leave cover and organisational transition. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will take ownership of key month-end processes, management reporting and financial analysis, while supporting stakeholders, guiding junior team members and contributing to the implementation of a bespoke operating system and a new accounting system. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified, part-qualified or equivalent-level accountant to gain broad experience within a multi-currency, multi-entity business and support a significant finance transformation project.
Key Responsibilities Operational Finance - Complete daily finance processing, including the review, checking and input of information into the relevant systems.
- Review supporting documentation and ensure transactions are accurately processed.
- Support accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash management processes as required.
- Review debtor balances and assist with credit control activities.
Management Accounts & Reporting - Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for multiple companies.
- Produce month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
- Analyse financial performance and investigate variances against budget and prior year.
- Prepare cash flow reporting, month-end business updateand any other management reporting as required.
- Process inter-company recharges and reconciliations.
Financial Control and Year-End Reporting - Ensure robust financial controls and processes are adhered to.
- Support the preparation of year-end accounts and supporting working papers.
- Assist with year-end audit requirements, including responding to auditor queries and providing supporting documentation.
- Support the annual regulatory rating renewal and actuarial processes, including preparation and collation of relevant financial information.
Business Partnering - Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to provide financial insight and support.
- Help stakeholders understand financial performance and key business trends through business analysis and reporting.
Systems & Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
- Support ongoing finance systems developments and implementations.
- Assist with documentation of finance procedures and working papers.
- Drive efficiencies through automation, use of finance technology, and AI where appropriate.
Skills & Experience Essential - AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience.
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role.
- Strong month-end accounting experience, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
- Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proactive, flexible and hands-on, with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
- Comfortable with hands-on finance processing, system input and detailed checking of financial information.
- Confident using finance systems, with experience of Sage or similar systems desirable.
Desirable - Experience within insurance, financial services or regulated environments.
- Experience supporting audits, statutory accounts preparation or year-end reporting.
What's on Offer? - 5% employer pension contribution.
- 22 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and 3 paid closure days between Christmas and New Year.
- Birthday leave, in addition to your standard holiday entitlement.
- Flexible working environment, with a practical and supportive approach to balancing business needs and personal commitments.
- Regular company-paid social events and team activities.
- Potential eligibility for bonus schemes, private medical insurance, life assurance and other additional benefits, subject to company policy, length of service and role status.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being part of a supportive finance team during a period of exciting transformation.REF-230313