Management Accountant
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Are you a commercially minded accountant looking for more than just month-end? Armstrong Knight are exclusively recruiting for a talented Commercial Accountant to join a leading accountancy firm, working directly with prestigious owner-managed businesses and high-profile stakeholders. What’s in it for you? Work with an impressive, diverse client base across multiple sectors Play a pivotal role in shaping long-term business strategy and financial planning Partner closely with business owners and key stakeholders to drive growth Involvement in budgeting, five-year plans, forecasting, and management accounts Opportunity for genuine career progression and ongoing development Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop robust long-term financial strategies Prepare and present management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports Support and advise on five-year business plans and commercial decision making Review and analyse business performance, identifying opportunities for improvement Build trusted advisory relationships with owner-managers and directors Lead on cash flow management, variance analysis, and financial modelling Support ad-hoc projects, M&A, and business development initiatives as required About you: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong commercial acumen Previous experience working with SMEs, owner-managed, or entrepreneurial businesses Exceptional communication skills and confidence advising senior stakeholders Analytical thinker, comfortable presenting insights and challenging the status quo Proactive, solution-focused, and keen to make a genuine business impact Ready to move beyond the basics and make a real difference to growing businesses? Apply now or contact Darren at Armstrong Knight for a confidential discussion.