Management Accountant

Management Accountant Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 plus company specific benefits Location: Milton Keynes - hybrid working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing consulting organisation based in Milton Keynes. This role offers full ownership of the UK Consulting entity’s finance function, delivering high-quality management accounts and providing meaningful commercial insight across a diverse portfolio.

Working closely with operational teams, commercial stakeholders, and senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting decision-making, improving financial performance, and strengthening financial controls. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys a hands-on role in a fast-paced, project-based environment and values collaboration and continuous improvement. The organisation is open to considering first-time movers from practice who are keen to transition into a commercial, industry-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

• Full preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
• Detailed gross margin, project, and overhead analysis with clear commentary against budget and forecast
• Acting as a key finance business partner to operational and commercial teams
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, including project balances and invoice discounting
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Preparing statutory accounts working papers and liaising with auditors
• Managing VAT calculations, reconciliations, and submissions
• Driving process and systems improvements to enhance efficiency and control
• Providing ad hoc analysis and support on wider group or strategic projects

What you bring:

• Hold a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Have experience producing management accounts or be a first-time mover from practice with strong technical foundations
• Demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Be highly organised, detail-oriented, and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bring a proactive mindset with a willingness to improve processes and support colleagues

On Offer:

• Salary of £55,000 – £65,000 plus company specific benefits
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Gym subsidy, retail discounts, and wellbeing initiatives
• Structured training and professional development
• Inclusive, supportive culture with regular social and community initiatives

If you are ready for the next step in your career, please apply now or send your CV to kay.edle@robertwalters.com.

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