We’re working with a growing business in Southampton to recruit a hands-on Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is a key hire for the business, suited to someone who is confident working independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role will suit a self-starter who is comfortable operating in a manual finance environment with ongoing change, and who can bring structure, insight and ownership to the management accounts process.

Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take ownership of key areas of the management accounts process and play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely financial information.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting reports
• Delivering detailed variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary
• Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet schedules, including accruals, prepayments and fixed assets
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Analysing financial and operational data (including inventory) to support decision-making
• Ensuring strong financial controls and accuracy across reporting
• Supporting year-end audit processes and documentation
• Producing ad-hoc analysis and working closely with stakeholders across the business

• Proven experience in a Management Accountant role
• Able to work independently and take ownership, a true self-starter
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Comfortable working in a manual, evolving environment with changing processes
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Qualifications are not essential, experience and capability are key

• Opportunity to take real ownership in a growing and changing business
• Broad exposure across reporting, analysis and business operations
• Work closely with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Competitive salary up to £50k

If you''re looking for a role where you can make an impact, take ownership, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.

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