Management Accountant
Barclay Meade

Management Accountant

2 May by Barclay Meade
Barclay Meade jobs

Are you a finance professional looking to step into a role with real impact? Our client, is seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance at their Gloucester site.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Act as a trusted business partner to cost centre managers, providing financial insights and analysis

  • Manage overhead accounting, including accruals, prepayments, and reporting

  • Maintain the fixed asset register and perform regular asset verifications

  • Lead monthly capital expenditure reviews with senior leadership

  • Assess capital investment proposals using financial modelling (NPV, Payback, IRR)

  • Ensure accurate overhead allocation and support budgeting, forecasting, and MTP planning

  • Prepare overhead reports for month-end and balanced scorecards

  • Support internal controls, annual audit preparation, and compliance activities

  • Lead finance process documentation and support internal audit readiness

  • Complete National Statistics returns and assist during external audits

What We're Looking For:
  • Solid background in financial reporting and P&L management

  • Commercially savvy, with advanced Excel skills

  • Strong analytical abilities with a talent for simplifying complex data

  • Confident communicator, able to engage with middle and senior management

  • Experience with Fourth Shift, Power BI, or FiT is an advantage

  • Previous exposure to MRO environments is a bonus

  • Flexible, responsive, and committed to continuous improvement

Skills & Competencies:
  • Innovative thinker with a global business mindset

  • Able to support target setting, budgeting, and strategic planning

  • Strong understanding of IFRS and internal financial controls

  • Clear in identifying and explaining variances to forecasts

  • Proficient in core accounting principles and processes

Personal Attributes:
  • A collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

  • Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving skills

  • Dedicated to ongoing personal and professional development

Qualifications:
  • Part-qualified or finalist in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

If you would like to discuss in more detail, I would love to hear from you.

Skills
  • Assistant Management Accountant
Reference: 54940027
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