Management Accountant£35,000-£40,000 (DOE) + study support and benefitsMilton Park (Hybrid) 3 days on-site per weekPermanent, full-timeYour new company We are seeking a Management Accountant to join a well-established consultancy company based in Milton Park. In this role you will provide essential management accounting and reporting support to Senior Management Accountants and Finance Business Partners, working closely with colleagues across the finance function.We are looking for a fast learner with strong attention to detail and a proactive, positive approach to work. This role is particularly well suited to candidates actively studying CIMA/ACCA or someone with strong experience in month-end.Your new role Prepare monthly management accounts for review, ensuring accurate analysis of performance against budget and identification of key variances.Conduct overhead analysis, highlighting significant trends and variances compared to prior months and budgets, and presenting clear commentary for management use.Process and input journal entries, including accruals and prepayments, and organise financial data in a meaningful and well-structured format.Build monthly financial reports through the preparation and posting of journals, as well as reviewing and actioning accruals and prepayments.Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with the Management Accounting team. Update budgets during the year to reflect operational changes and process amendments