Management Accountant

This is a key role within the Palatinate Group Finance team, offering a high level of responsibility and visibility across the business. As the successful candidate, you will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely management reporting, statutory financial statements, and ensuring ongoing tax compliance for the Group.

You will have full ownership of the management accounts for five Group companies, so a detail-focused and proactive approach is essential. Accuracy, efficiency, and robust financial control are central to this position, and you’ll be expected to continuously improve processes to maintain high standards of data integrity.

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you’ll play a critical role in providing insights that support strategic decisions. You’ll also contribute to embedding best practices and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the finance function as we continue to strengthen governance and operational performance across the Group.

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  Preparation of monthly management accounts

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  Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations

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  Assistance with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes

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  Submission of quarterly VAT returns

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  Preparation of corporation tax returns in liaison with external advisors

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  Delivery of financial reporting and analysis to support business decisions

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  Oversight of company secretarial duties

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  Support with ad hoc tasks and projects as required by the Finance team

• Professional Qualifications: Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Financial Reporting: Proven experience in preparing management accounts, statutory accounts, and variance analysis

• Tax & Compliance: Strong working knowledge of VAT and corporation tax compliance; experience liaising with external advisors

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Hands-on involvement in annual budgeting and forecasting processes

• Balance Sheet & Controls: Skilled in balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining financial control frameworks

• Software Proficiency: Xero experience essential; strong Excel skills required; familiarity with tools like Power BI is a plus

• Communication: Confident working with non-finance stakeholders; able to present financial information clearly

• Personal Qualities: Detail-oriented, proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently