Management Accountant

Role: Management Accountant/ Financial Analyst
Hours: Flexible- full or part time (100% office based)
Location: Leatherhead (parking onsite)
Hourly rate : £19.23- £24.73 PAYE OR £24.48- £31.60 via an umbrella company

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Management Accountant / Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making through insightful financial reporting and analysis. This role is pivotal in compiling project-based financial reports, conducting overhead analysis, and presenting data in a clear, visual format for management meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and present monthly management reports including project profitability, wage cost analysis, and overhead trends.
Conduct financial analysis on current and historical data to support budgeting and forecasting.
Use advanced Excel skills to manipulate large datasets, create dashboards, and visualize findings through graphs and statistics.
Collaborate with project managers to gather financial data and understand cost drivers.
Monitor and report on project spend, including labour, materials, and subcontractor costs.
Perform variance analysis against budget and prior year figures.
Support the preparation of board packs and financial presentations for senior leadership.
Assist in the development of financial models for new projects and investment decisions.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a management accounting or financial analyst role, ideally within construction or civil engineering would be ideal.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, charts, dashboards).
Experience with project accounting and cost analysis.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
Strong communication skills to present findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or similar.
Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) an advantage.
Knowledge of UK GAAP and construction-specific financial regulations.