ACCA Part Qualified Management Accountant

£45000 / year

About Candidate

Profile.

Education / Qualification

ACCA – Current Studying

AAT Qualified

Systems used

Microsoft Word and Excel: Advanced Excel including Modelling, Formulas, and Pivot Tables

NetSuite, Sage, Free Agent

About

AAT Qualified Finance Professional currently studying ACCA, with progressive experience across Accountancy Practice and Industry-Based finance roles. Experienced in the full production of Monthly Management Accounts, Financial Reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and Stakeholder Management within fast-paced Commercial Environments. Demonstrate Strong Analytical Capability with Advanced Excel Skills and Proven track record of Supporting Business Decision Making and System Implementation.

Competencies
Management Accounts Preparation

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

System Migration and Implementation

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Cash Flow Reporting

Fixed Asset Accounting

Cost Control and Financial Analysis

Career Summary.

Current Employer Professional Services 
PositionManagement Accountant
DatesJanuary 2026 – Present
  • Ownership of Monthly Management Accounts including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

Statements across 2 North America Entities

  • Provide Commentary & Variance Analysis against Budget and Prior Period – Presenting

findings in a clear and concise manner to Senior Finance Leads

  • Supporting the Annual Budgeting Process & Periodic Reforecasting
  • Monitoring Forecasts vs Actuals- Flagging Risks & Opportunities.
  • Maintenance of Key Balance Sheet Reconciliations (Prepayments, Accruals, Intercompany, Provisions, etc.).
  • Monthly Reconciliation – Investigating and Resolving Discrepancies
  • Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register, Post Additions, Disposals, and Depreciation accurately.
  • Analysis ad Review of Overheads/Departmental Spend to Identify Trends or Saving

opportunities

  • Supporting Cost Control Initiatives and Drive Efficiency
  • Liaising with Department Heads & Non-Financial Stakeholders to support Reporting and Budget Requirements
  • Taking a Led-on System Implementation and Migration – including Training and Ownership with Junior Staff
  • Assisting with Internal and External Audit work
Previous Employer Financial Services
PositionAssistant Management Accountant
DatesJune 2024 – January 2026 
  • Prepared Monthly Management Accounts for 2 Large Trading Entities with a high-level review Completed afterward by the Finance Manager
  • Liaised with Internal Departments to make Budgetary Decisions regarding Overheads
  • Assisted in the Data Migration from Old Accountant Software to a New Software (Including Systems Implementation and Creations, Data Mapping Etc)
  • Completed Monthly Review and COS Reconciliations
  • Completed Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations for Large Trading Entities (Accruals, Prepayments, Fixed Assets, IFRS16 Leases, Tax Etc)
  • Statutory Submissions to HMRC and the ONS and the VOA
Previous Employer Accounting Firm 
PositionAccountant
DatesOctober 2022 – June 2024
  • Managed a Portfolio of Clients on a day-to-day basis – all Client Interactions were handled Digitally, with communication Conducted Via Phone, Email, and Virtual Meetings Platforms such as Microsoft teams
  • Drafted and Finalised Accounts for both Limited Companies and Sole Traders
  • VAT Returns were Prepared and Submitted Payroll was processed for Limited Companies, and Self-Assessment Tax Returns were completed
  • Handled all Client Interactions digitally, with communication conducted via Phone, Email, and Virtual meetings Platforms
  • Prepared Debtor Reports for 50 Employees Disengaged Non-Paying Clients, Maintained Accurate Manual Invoicing and Direct Debit Systems, Issued Invoices, Managed Late Payments, and updated Client Fees in line with Changes in Workload
  • Completing VAT Reconciliations of Company Transactions on a Quarterly Basis, including work backdated over a 3-year period
  • Created & Maintained the company’s Expense and Mileage forms for the Management team
  • Implemented Company-Wide Fee Increases
Previous Employer Accounting Firm 
PositionAccounts Apprentice
DatesOctober 2021 – October 2022
  • Worked as an Accounts Apprentice at a Local Company in their hometown of Horwich.
  • Duties included Sales & Purchase Invoice Entry, Bank & Invoice Analysis, Completion and Submission of VAT returns
  • Prepared Sole Trader Accounts, and Limited Amounts of Director-only Payroll when required