Management Accountant

Your new company

A high-growth, technology company based in Yarnton, Oxfordshire, is seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to join its dynamic finance team. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership-including the CFO, FP&A Director, and Financial Controller-in a small, high-impact team. The position is a blend of month-end reporting, business intelligence, and process improvement, making it ideal for a proactive AAT- qualified or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA professional eager to grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Your new role

• Support month-end financial close, including preparation of results and management commentary.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting packages for senior leadership and board use.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining financial accuracy across business units.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Optimise accounting systems (Xero) and evaluate additional financial tools.
• Build dashboards and analytical reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Support accounts payable/receivable operations and implement control improvements.
• Conduct cost analysis and identify efficiency opportunities across the organisation.
• Contribute to year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting.

What you'll need to succeed

• Looking for a CIMA, ACCA or ACA studier.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and prior experience supporting the month-end processes.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (Xero preferred).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker is desirable.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and confident, working independently in a small team.

What you'll get in return

• £40,000 - £45,000 annual salary
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
• Opportunity to shape financial infrastructure in a scaling business
• Fast-paced, innovative environment with significant professional growth potential
• Study support
• Private medical insurance
• 9% Pension
• Parking on site
• 4 days working in office, 1 day from home
• Flexible working hours

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