Management Accountant | Qualified | Berkshire (Hybrid 3 days from home)
📍 Hybrid (2-3 days in office, Thames Valley)
💰 Circa £55,000 + progression
A high-growth, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint a recently qualified Management Accountant to support the transformation of its finance function.
Operating internationally with a diverse client base, the business is investing heavily in its finance capability-focusing on faster reporting, better insight, and smarter use of systems and automation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, working closely with an experienced leadership team and gaining exposure to senior stakeholders.
The Opportunity
This role offers a strong foundation in core management accounting, with a clear pathway into FP&A and commercial finance. You'll play a key role in improving reporting, driving efficiencies, and supporting strategic decision-making.
Core Responsibilities:
- Production of monthly management accounts across multiple entities, including journals and reconciliations
- Supporting financial performance analysis and commentary
- Assisting with board packs and investor reporting
- Ownership of VAT returns and balance sheet integrity
- Managing sales ledger processes and credit control reporting
- Supporting audit processes and maintaining accurate financial records
- Supervising junior finance support
- Assisting with payroll processes and compliance
Process & Systems Improvement:
- Reviewing and enhancing finance processes alongside senior leadership
- Leveraging systems and technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting timelines
- Supporting ongoing finance transformation initiatives
- Future Development (FP&A Pathway)
Over time, you will:
- Deliver insightful reporting to senior leadership and department heads
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning
- Contribute to financial modelling and commercial analysis
- Develop expertise in BI tools (e.g. Power BI)
- Partner with teams across sales, marketing, operations, and technology to drive performance insights
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- Recent and relevant management accounting experience (essential)
- Strong Excel skills; experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. Xero) advantageous
- Demonstrable interest in systems, automation, and process improvement
- Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Why Apply?
- Clear progression into FP&A / commercial finance
- Exposure to a PE-backed, high-growth environment
- Opportunity to shape processes and implement systems improvements
- Close collaboration with senior leadership and decision-makers
- Broad, commercially focused role with real impact
For more information please apply, or contact d.marchant@butlerrose.com
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