Management Accountant
About Candidate
Education/Qualification
- 2016 Manchester Metropolitan University – Bachelor of Arts in accounting and Finance
Systems used
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- SAP
- XERO
- ERP Systems
- Oracle
- SQL
- Freeagent
- Sage 500
- Sage Intacct
Career Summary
Most Recent Employer – Wellbeing – £18m T/O
Position – Management Accountant
Dates – January 2025 – May 2025
- Worked in a small finance team of 3 reporting into the Finance Manager
- Delivered key financial oversight during a period of international audit and system migration within a global wellness brand
- Reviewed and approved work from our sales ledger and purchase ledger team
- Supported audits in Germany and Japan, prepared balance sheet reconciliations, and managed prepayments, accruals, and invoice processing
- Reconciliation of bank – Weekly
- Led stock cost analysis to support pricing decisions and provided critical financial data to auditors
- Analyse the cost of operations and recommend cost-saving measures
- Played an integral role in transitioning to a new accounting system, ensuring accuracy and continuity throughout
Jan 24 – Jan 25
Maternity Leave
Previous Employer – Engineering Consultancy – £300m T/O
Position – Management Accountant
Dates – September 2023 – January 2024 – Contract Position
- Led the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and budgeting activities
- Collaborated with senior management bi-weekly, including the President of Kinectrics, the CFO and CEO to provide financial insights and contribute to strategic planning
- Managed cost analysis, variance reporting, and financial forecasting using SAP
- Reconciled accounts and ensured compliance with internal and external auditing requirements
- Oversaw payroll, VAT returns, and purchase ledger processes
- Provided financial guidance to support project managers and ensure cost control
- Supported the finance team by developing efficient reporting systems and enhancing data accuracy
Previous Employer – Housing Company
Position – Accounts Assistant
Dates – May 2023 – August 2023 – Contract Position
- Directly reporting to the Finance Director (FD), supporting the Finance Business Partner in reconciliation projects
- Resolved discrepancies between two accounting software systems following migration (Oracle, SQL, ERP systems)
- Instructed finance teams on necessary journal entries to ensure database alignment
- Conducted daily progress meetings with finance, compliance teams, and the Finance Director
- Delivered ad hoc support to the finance team across various projects
- Liaised with internal departments to improve operational processes
- Assisted in training team members, organised tasks, and managed workload to meet project deadlines
Previous Employer – Investment Group – £27m T/O
Position – Accounts Manager
Dates – November 2018 – April 2023
- Managed the accounts team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Finance Director
- Prepared monthly management accounts, VAT returns, and month-end financial reports
- Oversaw the reconciliation of daily bank transactions using Freeagent and Sage Intacct
- Authorised payments, managed purchase orders, and handled business expenses
- Partnered with ECO business development managers and senior leadership to drive business decisions
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and improve capabilities
- Analysed P&L statements to forecast future business actions and optimise financial performance
Previous Employer – Bank
Position – Compliance Officer
Dates – March 2018 – October 2018
