Management Accountant
Anderson Knight is partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This role sits within a high‑performing Operational Finance team and provides critical commercial support to the Managed Contracts function, which delivers specialist services across Retail and Distribution sites.
Reporting to the Business Partner Manager, you will be responsible for preparing management accounts, producing accurate financial reporting, and delivering insightful analysis. A core focus of the role is the evaluation of operational cost variances across a substantial supplier portfolio.
This position represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a reputable organisation and contribute to meaningful operational and commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts for key business areas
- Ensuring all month-end tasks are completed to agreed schedule and relevant deadlines are met
- Business partnering with Managed Contracts and commercial colleagues building variance analysis of delivery against budgets
- Establishing regular review meetings with business colleagues, tracking actions, follow ups and closing points
- Building an understanding of the key operational drivers within key contracts
- Key involvement in annual budget process
- Maintaining control over balance sheet accounts
- Weekly and monthly reporting, developing capabilities in Power BI
- Assistance with ad-hoc/project work as required by the team
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in a finance environment required, ideally commercially focused experience
- Ideally studying for professional accountancy qualification
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience in a high-volume transaction environment
- Commitment to multiple deadlines
If this role appeals to you, please get in touch. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking to forward their career.
