Management Accountant

Trainline

. Own monthly reporting and analysis for designated overhead cost areas, including commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities against budget and forecast .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, management accounting, and reporting, with a strong focus on process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing balance sheet areas and providing insights to support business decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Accounting QualificationManagement Accounting ExperienceStrong Analytical CapabilityProcess Improvement ImplementationStrong Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Management AccountingMonth-End ReportingBalance Sheet ControlFinancial AnalysisVariance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingReconciliationsAccrualsPrepayments

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Finance SystemsLarge Datasets

Certifications & Qualifications

ACAACCACIMA

Industry Keywords

Financial InsightContinuous ImprovementInvestment AppraisalsAd Hoc Financial AnalysisCommercial Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own monthly reporting and analysis for designated overhead cost areas, including commentary on variances, risks, and opportunities against budget and forecast
Act as a Finance Business Partner to budget holders and senior stakeholders across Marketing and Corporate Functions
Own balance sheet areas, including accruals, prepayments, month-end journals, and reconciliations
Participate in annual budget, quarterly forecast, and reforecast cycles
Partner with FP&A and Financial Control to ensure consistency across management reporting, statutory reporting, and forecasting
Drive continuous improvement across Finance processes, reporting, controls, and financial insight
Support business cases, investment appraisals, and ad hoc financial analysis
Coach and support junior team members and contribute to their development

Requirements

What you’ll need

A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Well-rounded experience in management accounting, month-end reporting, and balance sheet control
Strong analytical capability and ability to present complex financial data clearly to finance and non-finance audiences
Commercial understanding of cost drivers, operational activities, and business priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and automation opportunities
Strong Excel skills
Comfort working with large datasets and finance systems
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Experience mentoring or supporting junior colleagues is ideally desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private healthcare and dental insurance
Generous work from abroad policy
2-for-1 share purchase plans
EV Scheme
Extra festive time off
Family-friendly benefits
Clear career paths
Transparent pay bands
Personal learning budgets
Regular learning days
28-day Work from Abroad policy