Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £39,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + benefits + hybrid |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4LX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4762437_1768816145 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with a global business who are looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Telford on a temporary to permanent basis.
Your new role
- Produce month‑end management accounts, ensuring accurate and timely presentation of actual results, forecasts, and performance against targets. Prepare and deliver monthly cost reviews.
- Support the Senior Management Accountant with all monthly reporting requirements,
- Assist in preparing the annual forecast of Expenditure for the customer and contribute to the annual budgeting process.
- Manage reallocation submissions and communicate subsequent baseline budget.
- Oversee internal financial deadlines for your area of responsibility, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Handle internal financial queries and provide on‑site financial support to operational teams and staff.
- Raise and manage Purchase Orders in line with procurement and financial control requirements.
- Act as a Finance Business Partner to operational leads, promoting a strong financial control environment and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manage agency staffing costs and collaborate with external agency providers to ensure cost control and compliance.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Review and maintain the IA (Internal Audit) process and ensure accuracy and completeness of asset reporting within the asset management system.
What you'll need to succeed
- Highly proficient in Excel, with advanced capability to manage, analyse, and manipulate large and complex datasets.
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a strong focus on monitoring changes and ensuring adherence to change‑control processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, building partner and stakeholder confidence through clear, consistent, and professional engagement.
- Experience in designing, implementing, and improving reporting systems, tools, and methodologies.
- Strong problem‑solving ability combined with a continuous‑improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes.
- AAT qualified or Part‑Qualified CIMA/ACCA, with a strong desire and commitment to completing a professional accountancy qualification.
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a good sense of humour, contributing to a supportive and productive working environment.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide meaningful insights..
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing organisation on a temp‑to‑perm basis, with genuine potential for long‑term growth. The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work primarily from home and attend occasional meetings in the Telford office. You'll be joining a dynamic, supportive team that provides full training, ongoing development, and clear career progression opportunities. Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from a strong package and a positive, collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.
What you need to do now
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