Management Accountant (UK Operations) (Vijaipura)

Management Accountant

Role Purpose
The Management Accountant will support the UK & Ireland Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls and providing insightful financial analysis across the UK & Ireland business.
The role is responsible for delivering high-quality management accounting, maintaining balance sheet integrity, supporting budgeting and forecasting, coordinating intercompany accounting activities, assisting with statutory reporting and supporting continuous improvement across the finance function.
This is a hands-on role within a collaborative finance team, requiring a proactive individual with strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a willingness to support the wider finance team where required.

Key Responsibilities
Management Accounting & Financial Reporting
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and supporting analysis for assigned entities and business areas.
Perform month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
Prepare monthly reporting packs with clear financial commentary and variance analysis.
Ensure reporting deadlines are achieved accurately and on time.
Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis
Prepare and analyse Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), overhead expenditure, gross margins and business performance.
Review cost allocations and ensure costs are accurately recorded across the business.
Support profitability analysis by customer, business unit, service line or project where appropriate.
Produce financial analysis to identify trends, risks and opportunities, supporting operational and commercial decision-making.
Intercompany Accounting
Lead the monthly intercompany journal process and trading reconciliations across relevant entities.
Investigate and resolve intercompany differences in collaboration with UK and overseas finance teams.
Ensure intercompany balances are accurately recorded and fully supported.
Balance Sheet Control
Prepare and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
Maintain the integrity of assigned balance sheet accounts through regular review and investigation.
Resolve reconciling items promptly and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities as required.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning activities.
Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast.
Support financial modelling and ad hoc planning exercises where required.
Statutory Reporting & Compliance
Support statutory reporting, year-end accounts and external audit requirements.
Prepare supporting schedules and ensure compliance with Group accounting policies and internal controls.
Support tax and other regulatory reporting activities where required.
Business & Stakeholder Support
Build effective working relationships across Finance, Operations and Sales.
Provide timely financial information and analysis to support business decision-making.
Respond to ad hoc financial queries and reporting requests from stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Team Support
Support continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and reporting.
Contribute to finance transformation and business improvement projects.
Support the wider UK & Ireland Finance team where required.
Undertake other finance and reporting responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in Management Accounting or Financial Accounting.
Experience preparing management accounts, month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and basic statutory reporting requirements.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Finance, Operations and Sales teams.
Desirable
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV or a similar ERP system.
Experience working within a multi-entity setting.
Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Experience supporting audit processes.
Experience with financial reporting tools such as Power BI.
Exposure to finance process improvement or transformation projects.

Regards,
HR Team .