Management Accountant

Company Description Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms.

Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

Description We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our Midlands Hub finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, delivering valuable business insights, and supporting internal control and process improvements. This is a dynamic opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to the financial integrity and performance of the hub.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly management accounts for review, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Produce journal entries including accruals and prepayments, in line with group finance policies.

• Perform monthly P&L reviews, providing variance analysis and commentary.

• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly.

• Undertake VAT returns and manage monthly intercompany balances to ensure compliance.

• Prepare and support the external audit process, responding to queries and delivering analysis as needed.

• Manage and reconcile daily bank transactions in the finance system.

• Produce weekly cash flow forecasts for review and submission to Group Finance.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and support accurate depreciation reporting.

• Assist with quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations.

• Support process improvements by partnering with the Financial Controller to implement controls and systems aligned to group requirements.

• Collaborate with administrative and support teams to meet deadlines and optimise workflows.

• Oversee the work of the Accounts Assistant, providing guidance and review as required.

Key Requirements

Key Requirements
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Proven experience in producing management accounts, journal preparation, and financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of VAT, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of IFRS is desirable.

Model

Model Hybrid

Salary Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority

• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum

• Business closure over Christmas
* • Life Assurance x4 annual salary

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Enhanced Company Sick Pay

• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential

• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family

• Critical Illness Cover

• Cash plan

• Cycle to work

• Eye care

• Dental

* subject to exceptions and business needs