Management Accountant

Management AccountantTransportation Business | Reading (Hybrid)£40,000 - £50,000 (study support available)

We Do Group are delighted to be recruiting a Management Accountant for an SME transportation business that has recently received new investment.

With fresh PE backing, the business has a strong strategic growth plan in place and is focused on building a best-in-class finance function to support this journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you can truly make an impact. Parts of the accounting cycle are still manual, so there will be plenty of scope to get involved in projects aimed at streamlining and automating processes.

To be considered for this role, you will likely come from an SME background, enjoy being hands-on, and have experience in improving and developing financial processes.

Role:

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely?monthly management accounts packs?for multiple entities with commentary
• Conduct?payroll analysis?and ensure accurate reporting of payroll costs
• Manage?cash flow forecasting?and monitoring across the group
• Perform?balance sheet reconciliations?and ensure integrity of financial data
• Prepare and submit?VAT returns?in compliance with HMRC regulations
• Support the?modernisation and automation?of finance processes and systems
• Assist with?audit preparation?and liaise with external auditors as required
• Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making

Profile:

• QBE or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong understanding of?management accounting, reconciliations, and VAT
• Experience in?cash flow management?and payroll analysis
• Comfortable working in a?fast-paced, change-driven?environment
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, NetSuite)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams