Job Description

About the Role:

The Management Accountant provides dedicated financial support to key business units, including Establishment, Call Centre, assists with Capital Expenditure (Capex) reporting and any adhoc work as and when it arises. The position is responsible for preparing and delivering management accounts, partnering with budget holders to ensure effective financial control, and maintaining the integrity of all financial data. The role is critical in providing timely reports, managing balance sheets, contributing to cash flow analysis, and identifying financial risks to support informed business decisions.

This is a hybrid position with 3 days in the office, and will suit someone that has recently started their qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support to Senior Finance Business Partners and relevant business teams with the following;



Weekly / Monthly Reporting

Acts as a dedicated financial business partner to departmental managers Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and associated reporting Supports the reporting and financial management of Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects. Investigate variances with the business heads and identify solutions Produce weekly forecast update for relevant business areas, providing analysis of any week on week changes Identify risks and opportunities Balance sheet review & reconciliations Ensure invoices are raised in a timely fashion where appropriate Provide high-quality financial reporting and information to finance and the business Responsible for producing reporting packs as required Work to strict deadlines and monthly reporting calendar

Budgeting & Forecasting

Support the annual budgeting process by working with the business to produce cost and revenue forecasts where appropriate Analyse trends and identify variances or anomalies Support production of relevant presentations Support modelling of outcomes and sensitivities Ensure budgeting and forecasting models are utilised effectively and data is communicated to the business for review and ratification Liaise with the business to ensure forecast costs and revenues are accurately captured from a year to date perspective as well as a forecast perspective. This links to monthly accounting

Other

Support annual audit process where required Provide data for external reporting where relevant This role is varied and is not limited to the above responsibilities. There will be ad-hoc requirements depending on which business area the role is based within.

Essential Skills

This role is an ideal opportunity for an individual with foundational accounts experience who is actively studying towards a professional qualification (such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA) Proactive approach with desire to succeed Strong communication skills Confidence and ability to present financial information to a variety of stakeholders Collaborative approach to work and relationship building Problem solver, curious nature Strong excel and modelling skills Experience of Board/Agresso preferred although not essential

Benefits:

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you'll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.