Management Accountant - Reed : Job Details

Role: Management Accountant/ Financial AnalystHours: Flexible- full or part time (100% office based)Location: Leatherhead (parking onsite)Hourly rate : £19.23- £24.73 PAYE OR £24.48- £31.60 via an umbrella company

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Management Accountant / Financial Analyst to support strategic decision-making through insightful financial reporting and analysis. This role is pivotal in compiling project-based financial reports, conducting overhead analysis, and presenting data in a clear, visual format for management meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management reports including project profitability, wage cost analysis, and overhead trends.
• Conduct financial analysis on current and historical data to support budgeting and forecasting.
• Use advanced Excel skills to manipulate large datasets, create dashboards, and visualize findings through graphs and statistics.
• Collaborate with project managers to gather financial data and understand cost drivers.
• Monitor and report on project spend, including labour, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and prior year figures.
• Support the preparation of board packs and financial presentations for senior leadership.
• Assist in the development of financial models for new projects and investment decisions.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a management accounting or financial analyst role, ideally within construction or civil engineering would be ideal.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, charts, dashboards).
• Experience with project accounting and cost analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large volumes of data.
• Strong communication skills to present findings clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or similar.
• Familiarity with CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) an advantage.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP and construction-specific financial regulations.