Management Accountant

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Job Description

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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Location:: Kettering
Job Type:: FullTime

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