Management Accountant

Reading | Qualified/Part Qualified

Do you have management accounts experience and are looking for a career within a dynamic business? Sheridan Maine is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a rapidly growing company in Reading. 
 
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will encompass all aspects of management accounting and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Prepare and distribute monthly management accounts
• Provide variance analysis and commentary
• Ensure the timely month end close of financial activities such as journals, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and develop processes and systems
• Provide financial support with ongoing projects
• Produce a range of financial reporting for the business
• Analyse data and identify anomalies

 The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Proven management accounting experience
• Strong analytical and IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with a range stakeholders
• Part qualified or qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious management accountant to join a forward thinking business with exciting growth plans. Our client is seeking a tenacious and personable candidate to join their developing team. 

Benefits include study support, hybrid working and bonus. 

Financial Planning Analyst

Remote | Qualified/Part Qualified

Sheridan Maine is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional to join an international organisation as a Financial Planning Analyst. This role will play a key part in supporting financial planning, analysis, and business decision-making across the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the position will include:

• Maintain and update rolling forecasts to support business planning
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Conduct monthly reviews of financial performance with budget holders
• Provide business partnering support to stakeholders
• Manage and oversee intercompany cost allocations
• Respond to ad-hoc financial data requests and analysis needs

To be considered for the role you will have the following skills & experience:

• Qualified or part-qualified (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent experience
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Highly proactive and motivated individual
• Proven ability to multitask and manage a varied workload

ACCOUNTANT

ANDOVER | £50,000-£60,000

Sheridan Maine are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Accountant to join an established business in Andover on a long term contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business performance, and driving continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.

Key duties of the Accountant include:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in accordance with relevant accounting standards
• Manage month end and year end close processes, including journals, reconciliations and reporting
• Produce timely and accurate management information and financial statements
• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Monitor cash flow and provide financial insight to support business decisions
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
• Assist with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and external audits
• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and systems
• Work closely with operational teams to analyse costs and improve financial performance
• Support finance projects and process improvement initiatives as required

The successful Accountant will have the following skills and experience:

• Part qualified or fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) 
• Qualified by experience candidates will be considered
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Experience of ERP systems and strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

Graduate Trainee Accountant

Newbury | Full-Time | Permanent
 
Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in finance? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join a dynamic and growing organisation within industry.
 
This role provides hands-on experience across multiple areas of finance, along with full study support towards a professional accounting qualification (such as ACCA or CIMA).
 
As a Graduate Trainee Accountant, you will gain exposure to core accounting functions while developing your technical and commercial skills. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with month-end and year-end financial processes
• Preparing journals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Analysing financial data and assisting with reporting
• Processing invoices and supporting accounts payable/receivable activities
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Contributing to process improvements and efficiency initiatives

 
To be considered for the role, you must meet the following criteria:

• A recent graduate (or graduating soon) with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• A proactive and positive attitude with strong organisational skills
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accounting and finance

Interim Finance Manager – Process Improvement

Poole | £60k per annum

Are you an analytically minded finance professional with a passion for process improvement, reporting enhancement, and driving efficiencies?
 
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with an established organisation based in Poole to recruit an Interim Finance Manager – Process Improvement for an initial six-month assignment. This is a hands-on transformation role focused on streamlining processes, reducing manual work, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting and insight across the business.
 
Working closely with senior finance stakeholders and operational teams, you will review existing ways of working, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the implementation of solutions that increase efficiency and strengthen the quality of financial and performance information across the organisation.
 
Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and improving finance processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and control
• Enhancing management information and reporting to provide clearer, more actionable insights
• Developing dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting tools
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems, data structures, and reporting outputs
• Supporting the delivery of transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing financial analysis and performance insight to support decision-making
• Working with stakeholders across finance and the wider business to understand reporting requirements
• Documenting processes and embedding best practice across the finance function

 
The successful candidate will possess:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in finance transformation, process improvement, reporting, or business analysis roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data manipulation capabilities
• Experience in developing management information, dashboards, and performance reporting
• The ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience of reporting and visualisation tools such as Power BI would be advantageous

 
This opportunity would suit professionals who have previously operated in roles such as:

• Finance Analyst or Senior Finance Analyst
• FP&A Analyst or Commercial Finance Analyst, particularly with a strong focus on reporting, insight, and business partnering
• Management Accountant with exposure to systems improvement, reporting development, or process optimisation
• Finance Systems Analyst or Finance Systems Accountant
• Finance Transformation or Finance Change Analyst