• Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
• Location: Slough (Hybrid)
• Job Type: Temporary (6-Month Contract)
• Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid

We are seeking a skilled and confident Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a 6-month temporary contract. This role is critical in managing financial records, supporting decision-making, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and work closely with the CFO and Senior Management Team.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including journal entries, payroll, R&D, and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile financial statement line items at month-end.
• Take full ownership of one trading entity’s accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis, and accurate record maintenance).
• Maintain the Group’s financial model with historical and forecast data.
• Oversee payroll schedules and forecasting.
• Prepare cash forecasts and manage accounts.
• Assist with group reporting, compliance (tax, statutory, ONS filings), and ensure adherence to accounting standards.
• Support year-end audit, tax submissions, and annual budgeting.
• Handle ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.

• Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of core accounting responsibilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Statutory accounts preparation for a UK entity.
• Budget preparation and presentation of P&L/variance analysis.
• Client profitability analysis.
• Greater involvement in Group reporting.

• Experience in the IT sector.
• Degree-level qualification.
• Familiarity with Power BI.

To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.