Management Accountant

Management Accountant Rushlift GSE Heathrow Airport About the role: Are you a finance professional looking for your next step in a growing business where you can make a real impact? At Rushlift GSE , we're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team, playing a key role in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified management accountant who enjoys taking ownership of month-end processes, providing meaningful financial insight, and partnering with stakeholders across the business. We’re looking for someone who will: Own the month-end close process and ensure reporting deadlines are met.

Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other accounting adjustments. Produce monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, and support the preparation of management and board reporting packs. Support budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing variances, monitoring performance against plans, and identifying key trends, risks and opportunities.

Own balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items while monitoring AR and AP accounts to maintain balance sheet integrity. Maintain strong financial controls and compliance with accounting standards and company policies, while identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency.

Provide ad-hoc financial information and analysis as required. Support year-end reporting and external audit activities, including preparing audit schedules, acting as a key audit contact, and implementing audit recommendations. Assist with VAT returns and other statutory reporting obligations. Maintain the fixed asset register, including asset additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation and reconciliation to the general ledger.

Support cash flow reporting and forecasting activities. Monitor capital expenditure. What sets you apart: Essential Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent). Experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role. Proven experience producing monthly management accounts. Strong understanding of month-end processes, journals, accruals and prepayments.

Experience of balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis. Excellent Excel skills. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Desirable Experience within a multi-site operational business. Exposure to external audit processes. Experience using ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Fixed asset accounting experience. Background within service, rental, engineering or asset-based businesses. What you’ll get in return: Competitive Salary Package Contributory Pension Scheme Enhanced Parental Policies Life Assurance On-site parking Employee Welfare Scheme – Vouchers for birthdays/weddings/children/studies/long service etc Employee Assistance Programme giving you access to Retail/Health/Gym discounts, confidential counselling and advice, Cycle2Work Scheme, and much more… #RLGSE #LI-AM1