Management Accountant
  • England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire,Kettering
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
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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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...
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