Management Accountant

Harper May is working with a growing IT services group renowned for delivering high-quality technology solutions to a broad range of clients. As the company expands its service offering and operational reach, they are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support financial reporting, performance analysis, and business planning.

Role Overview:

This is a pivotal role reporting to the Financial Controller. The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing financial processes, and supporting senior stakeholders with actionable insights to improve financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Manage monthly accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles across departments
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful commentary for senior management
• Collaborate with business units to track KPIs and support decision-making
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting
• Help improve financial processes and internal controls as the company scales
• Provide support on ad-hoc financial projects and reporting tasks

Candidate Profile:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified with strong experience in management accounting
• Previous experience in the IT, technology, or services sectors is desirable
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across departments
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to drive improvements in finance processes