Management Accountant

Pontoon • APPLICATION • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • 9h ago

Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Warwick/Hybrid (2 days in-office days per month in Warwick - Occasional travel to Bristol may be required, but not regularly)
Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day (Via Umbrella, inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (potential to extend)

Our client, a leading organisation in the UK utilities sector, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join their finance team based in Warwick. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong SAP and SOX experience to contribute to a high-performing team in a regulated environment.

About the Role: As an Management Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across the business. You will be responsible for managing month-end close processes, supporting external audits, and driving continuous improvement in financial operations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Lead on process improvement for transitioned work from Bristol.
Ensure accuracy and quality of financial data and reporting.
Collaborate with internal teams and offshore providers as needed.
Support the team during month-end close and other key financial cycles.
Review and improve end-to-end financial processes and internal controls.
Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and offshore service providers.
Support and mentor junior team members, including graduates and apprentices.
Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal financial policies.
Maintain and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support process optimisation initiatives.

Skills and Experience

Proven experience in a shared service finance function.
Proficiency in SAP (S4 HANA preferred).
Strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
Solid experience in month-end accounting and financial reporting.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to interpret and present financial data.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in regulated industries such as utilities is desirable.
Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).
Experience in process transitions (eg, moving work between teams or locations) is a plus.
Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and contribute to the delivery of accurate and efficient financial operations. If you are a proactive and technically skilled finance professional looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for future suitable opportunities.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Related Jobs

Senior Game Developer

167 Solutions Ltd • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Leamington Spa, United Kingdom • £300 - £500 / day • 11h ago

Developer

Contract C++ Game Developer (Unreal Engine 5) 3 Months Join a Leading Studio on an Exciting New Games Title A rare opportunity has arisen to join a highly successful and award-winning games studio on a brand-new Unreal E...

11h ago

Apply

Application OAT Analyst

eTeam Workforce Limited • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • £450 - £492 / day • 11h ago

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you Job Title: Application OAT Analyst Rate: 492GBP/day Inside Cleara...

11h ago

Apply

Data Analyst

Morson Talent • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Coventry, United Kingdom • £250 - £350 / day • 1d ago

Data

Data Analyst 3 Month contract Inside IR35 Rates between £250-£350 per day Hybrid working from one of the regional offices based in East Midlands, Derbyshire, Birmingham or Shropshire. Can be fully remote. We are currentl...

1d ago

Apply

CyberArk SME(Need Active SC Clearance)

eTeam Workforce Limited • APPLICATION • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • 1d ago

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: CyberArk SME (Need Active SC Clearance) Location: re...

1d ago

Apply

Senior IT Analyst

Experis UK • Coventry, England, GB • 2d ago

Senior IT Analyst Senior IT Analyst The location of the role is Ansty Park, Coventry (hybrid working - 4 days in office, 1 day remote) . The duration of the contract is 6 months initially. The pay rate on offer is £275 -...

2d ago

Apply

HR Success Factors Systems Analyst

Pontoon • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • £550 - £600 / day • 1w ago

Job Title: HR Success Factors Systems Analyst Duration: 6 months Location: Warwick (occasional travel to the office) We are currently seeking a Success Factors Systems Analyst to join our client's team in Warwick. As the...

1w ago

Apply

Data Analyst

Certain Advantage • Warwick, Warwickshire, GB • £31 / hour • 1w ago

Data

Job Title: Data Analyst Pay: £250-£275/day Umbrella - Inside IR35 (please do not apply if you can’t work at these rates) Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire. Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of a globally recognised...

1w ago

Apply

Senior Product Analyst 1316

Morson Talent • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • £500 / day • 1w ago

Role Title: Senior Product Analyst IT Reports to: Product Owner Location: Warwick (1 day per week in-office) Contract Type: Inside IR35 Rate: £500/day Overview A leading UK-based technology and services organisation is s...

1w ago

Apply

Project Planner - National Grid

BrightBox Group • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • £300 - £350 / day • 1w ago

Project Planner Hybrid (1-2 days per week in Warwick) 350 per day (Inside Ir35) 6 month contract We are looking for a Specialist Project Planner with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning, particularly u...

1w ago

Apply

Azure Solutions Architect

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd • TRAFFIC • Warwickshire, Warwick, United Kingdom • £400 - £550 / day • 1w ago

Architect

Our client, a leading global organisation, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Warwick. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented Azure Solutions Architect to join a dynamic and agil...

1w ago

Apply