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Management Accountant

Gleeson Recruitment Group
Birmingham, UK
£40,000 – £50,000
about 9 hours ago
hybrid

Skills & Technologies

Advanced ExcelExcelAccountingFinancial ReportingManagement AccountingAuditTaxACAACCACIMABalance SheetManagement AccountsMonth-EndStatutory AccountsVATRecruitmentERPReporting

Job Description

Management Accountant Up to £50k | Hybrid | Birmingham City Centre

This is not a routine management accounting role.

Gleeson Recruitment Group are partnering with a high-growth, investment-backed, multi-site organisation where finance plays a critical role in driving commercial performance.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially astute Management Accountant seeking real ownership, autonomy and exposure across a complex operational environment - not just month-end reporting, but genuine influence.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting, enjoy getting under the skin of the numbers and want your work to directly impact business decisions, this role will tick a lot of boxes. Why this role stands out

End-to-end ownership of a defined operational portfolio

A business with scale, momentum and clear growth plans

Finance positioned as a true commercial partner

Hybrid working built on trust, flexibility and accountability

Strong visibility across operations and senior stakeholders

Clear scope for technical development and long-term progression

The Role: Commercial, Hands-On and High Impact Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take full responsibility for financial reporting, control and insight across a portfolio of operational sites.

This role goes beyond reporting - you'll operate as a Finance Business Partner, challenging performance, strengthening controls and adding commercial value.

Produce timely, accurate management accounts, budgets and forecasts for multiple sites

Analyse financial performance, identifying variances, trends and key drivers

Own balance sheet accuracy, including reconciliations, fixed assets and GRNI

Act as the main finance partner to site teams, leading financial reviews

Prepare statutory accounts and support VAT, tax and audit requirements

Contribute to finance improvements and ad-hoc projects across the wider business

About You You'll be commercially minded, detail-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-moving, multi-site environment.

You'll bring

A degree in Finance, Accounting or Business, with ACCA / CIMA / ACA part-qualified or qualified (salary dependent on qualification level)

Strong management accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving capability

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Clear, confident communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders

Interested? This is a standout opportunity for a Management Accountant seeking ownership, visibility and progression within a growing, commercially driven organisation.

Apply or enquire via Gleeson Recruitment Group to find out more.

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