Job Description

At Maintel we're focused on delivering outcomes - not technology. We partner with some of the world's leading technology companies and wrap around the skills and services from our professional and managed services teams, to help our customers achieve their goals.

We are a fun, dynamic company with a team of over 400 people who are passionate about what we do - providing cloud communications and managed services solutions.

We are looking for like-minded people who share our enthusiasm and want to be part of an innovative, fast-paced environment.

About the role

The Management Accountant will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts and related financial reports including profit and loss, balance sheets, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators, and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLAs and reporting deadlines. The role plays a key part in delivering accurate financial insights that drive informed business decisions.

What will you do

Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports. Support the budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes. Ensure strong financial reconciliations and adherence to internal controls. Provide clear financial insights and recommendations to aid strategic decision-making. Prepare and present monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis and commentary. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with group accounting policies. Partner with non-financial managers to communicate and interpret financial performance. Collaborate with budget holders to understand cost drivers and variances. Prepare financial reports and dashboards for senior management.

Key Responsibilities

As detailed below, the management account should be flexible and keen to learn within the role and adapt where necessary. Continuous improvement and accuracy of data is vital to ensure we play a key part of the overall business.

Manage month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments. Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies. Support external audits by preparing and providing required information. Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register. Support VAT returns, audits, and other tax compliance activities. Assist in improving financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency. Support ad-hoc financial projects and analysis as needed. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support project-based work. Maintain accurate and compliant financial records.

Skills

The ability to work within a team is vital as tight deadlines and co-operation are a key part within the role. Linking with other teams throughout the business is actively encouraged and very rewarding. This helps to gain a better understanding of how all the departments integrate together to achieve the goals required.

Competencies

Strong accounting and analytical skills with high attention to detail. Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and experience with accounting systems. Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Strong communication and presentation skills. Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and efficiency. Adaptable, collaborative, and solutions oriented.

Experience

Full/ Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) Demonstrable experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within management accounting. Solid understanding of management accounts, balance sheets, and financial controls.

Equal Opportunities

Within Maintel we're proud of the talent and diversity within our teams and committed to creating equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants alike.

We are all unique in ways you can and cannot see, and we aim to attract, develop and nurture talent to continue to make Maintel a great place to work.

We have fully embraced hybrid working and this has been implemented across all of our office locations. Our offices are fully accessible, and we also offer agile working opportunities in many of our roles.

Maintel do not accept unsolicited CVs. Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us - that is to say, in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy - will be considered by us to be a "free gift", leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidate's services, and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidate's details also be submitted by any other party.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackburn, BB1 2FD

Reference ID: 2661