Management Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Adler & Allan. Portsmouth · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £37,315–£57,500 across the United Kingdom.
Adler & Allan has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow accounts, checking they are accurate and ready on time
- Review trial balances, trace discrepancies and correct variances in the figures
- Help close monthly and annual accounts through journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Build budget and forecast inputs, then explain movements against plans and earlier periods to stakeholders
- Work with business leads on reporting, controls, audit preparation and financial analysis across units
What you bring
- You are part-qualified or newly qualified through ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting route
- You have worked in management accounting or financial reporting
- You bring strong Excel skills and a careful, investigative approach to checking numbers
- You can explain financial information clearly and manage competing deadlines independently
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an accountant who can handle detailed reporting and work with non-finance colleagues. The position is permanent and full-time, with three office days each week in Portsmouth.
From the employer
Management Accountant
Portsmouth
Hybrid - 3 Days in the office
Permanent/Full Time
Competitive Salary plus Benefits
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Management Accountant to join the Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing accurate management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making across the business.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Produce and analyse trial balances (TB), investigating and resolving variances and discrepancies.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial projections.
- Provide variance analysis against budget and prior periods, with clear commentary for stakeholders.
- Partner with department and business unit leads to ensure financial data is accurately reflected and understood.
- Support integration and consolidation activities across business units or acquired entities, ensuring reporting integrity.
- Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and documentation.
- Assist with statutory reporting, audit preparation, and liaison with external auditors.
- Identify and escalate reporting risks or anomalies.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and project work as required
- Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a management accounting or financial reporting role.
- Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Sage, Xero) advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and a methodical, investigative approach to numbers.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and prioritise effectively.
- Experience working across multiple entities, business units, or during periods of business integration is a plus.
About us:
At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.
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Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.
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