About this role
What will you do
We are looking for a commercially minded Management Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the financial and operational performance of the business. This is a varied position that combines traditional management accounting responsibilities with ownership of commission reporting, payroll support, incentive schemes and employee reward analysis. The role sits at the centre of finance, working closely with operational leaders, Payroll, HR and senior management to ensure that financial information is accurate, insightful and supports effective decision making across the organisation. The successful candidate will be naturally analytical, comfortable working with large volumes of data and able to translate complex information into clear business insight. They will enjoy balancing detailed financial administration with broader commercial analysis and will play an important role in helping the business understand performance, reward outcomes and future opportunities.
How will you do it
- Support preparation of management accounts and financial reporting.
- Analyse business performance and provide financial insights to leadership teams.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Maintain financial records, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.
- Own commission and incentive reporting processes.
- Calculate and validate commission and incentive payments.
- Monitor performance against targets and provide reporting to stakeholders.
- Partner with operational teams to ensure transparency and accuracy of commission outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting, governance, and process efficiency.
- Support payroll processes, including data validation and payroll reconciliations.
- Analyse payroll costs, incentive spend, and employee reward programmes.
- Collaborate with HR and business leaders on reward and compensation frameworks.
- Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making.
- Continuously improve financial controls, reporting processes, and data quality.
- Work closely with Finance, HR, Payroll, operational teams, and senior management.
What we are looking for
Required:
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Experience in Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Commissions, Reward, or a similar finance-related role.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
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Experience working with large volumes of financial and operational data.
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Advanced Excel and reporting skills.
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive financial information.
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Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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Ability to provide commercial insights that support business performance.
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Experience with commission schemes, payroll processes, incentive programmes, or performance analysis is advantageous. Preferred:
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Working towards or holding a finance qualification such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
Why Join Us
This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact across both finance and people-related initiatives. It provides broad exposure to financial reporting, commercial analysis, reward programmes and business performance, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a well rounded career within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment.