Management Accountant

Pinewood.AI is looking for a qualified Management Accountant to join our growing Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2–3 years’ post-qualified experience who is looking to step into a broader, hands-on role with exposure across the business.

You’ll play a key role in the preparation of the month-end accounting pack, supporting UK management accounts, and contributing to group reporting, with exposure to global consolidation activity. Alongside core financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to support accurate accounting, provide financial insight and help drive continuous improvement.

This is a varied role that would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively and getting involved across multiple areas of finance.

Key responsibilities

Prepare the month-end accounting pack, including journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.

Support the preparation of UK management accounts and contribute to group reporting, with exposure to global consolidation activity.

Work with colleagues across Finance to gather, review and validate information required for reporting.

Review work prepared by an accountant, providing day-to-day guidance, support and coaching.

Assist with forecasting, budgeting and regular financial planning activities.

Support payment runs, bank management and other core finance activities.

Support accounting for key customer arrangements, including billing, revenue recognition and related financial reporting.

Partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and support accurate financial reporting.

Produce financial analysis and management information to support decision-making.

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

Support wider Finance projects and business initiatives where required.

Requirements

ACA or CIMA qualified, with around 2–3 years’ post-qualified experience.

Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.

Experience gained within a Top 10 accountancy firm, or a similarly high-performing finance environment.

Strong understanding of month-end processes and management accounts preparation.

Experience preparing journals, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and supporting accounting schedules.

Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activity.

Exposure to group reporting, consolidation or multi-entity finance processes would be beneficial.

Experience with commercial or customer-focused accounting activity, such as billing, revenue recognition or complex customer arrangements.

Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and a logical, methodical approach.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and explain financial information clearly.

Experience reviewing, supporting or mentoring team members.

Ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage competing deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.

Flexible, hands-on approach with the confidence to work across month-end, reporting, planning and operational finance activity.

Why join Pinewood.AI?

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants more than a narrow month-end role. You’ll join a growing Finance team at an exciting point for the business, with the chance to take ownership of key accounting activity, gain exposure to group reporting and global consolidation, and work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider organisation.

You’ll also have the opportunity to support and develop another accountant within the team, giving you valuable experience in reviewing work, coaching and helping others progress.

If you’re looking for a role that gives you variety, responsibility and room to broaden your experience, we’d love to hear from you.