We're looking for a newly qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background and experience gained within an audit environment. This role is 4 days per week in the office, reporting into a Senior Management Accountant.

Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant

• Take ownership of the Group audit process, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and ensuring the timely delivery of audit requirements.
• Lead the preparation and submission of annual statutory accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with teams across the business to coordinate and obtain supporting information and audit evidence.
• Prepare joint venture (JV) accounting statements.
• Prepare and submit the Group VAT return.
• Calculate and report the annual PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA).
• Prepare and submit Office for National Statistics (ONS) returns on behalf of Group companies.
• Support the development and maintenance of a robust financial control framework, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and controls.

Person Specification You will ideally bring

• ACA qualification, with newly qualified candidates particularly encouraged to apply.
• Previous audit experience, ideally gained within a Top 10 accountancy firm.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent attention to detail.