Part-Qualified Accountant - Management Accountant

Part-Qualified Accountant

Management Accountant - Ringwood, Near Bournemouth - Dorset- Hampshire border

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 DOE + Quarterly Bonus + Benefits
Study Support | Career Progression | International Business Opportunities

Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a market-leading and well-established business based in Ringwood, near Bournemouth, on the Dorset/Hampshire border. We are assisting in the recruitment of a Part-Qualified Accountant to join as the Management Accountant work within this thriving, ambitious and supportive company/finance team.

This Management Accountant job role reports directly to the Head of Finance and is ideal for someone actively studying CIMA or ACCA, who’s looking to progress within a fast-growing SME which is part of an international organisation/group.

Why Join?
This is more than just a part-qualified accountancy job—it’s an opportunity to grow with one of the fastest-growing international distribution companies in the south, offering clear progression pathways, professional support / study, whilst working within a dynamic workplace culture. The part-qualified accountant position has become available following an internal promotion, reflecting the group’s commitment to developing talent from within.

Key Responsibilities for the Management Accountant

• Prepare monthly management accounts for two entities
• Maintain working papers for monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Manage and reconcile intercompany recharges
• Monitor and forecast trading cash flow
• Assist with budget preparation
• Input results into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) for group reporting
• Produce low margin reports and analysis
• Submit VAT returns
• Oversee weekly payment runs
• Create ad hoc reports, including sales and new business analysis
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations

Ideal Candidate - Part-Qualified or actively studying accountancy qualifications

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret financial data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Confident in financial systems; HFM and BI tools/SQL are a bonus not essential but willingness to learn!
• Knowledge of FRS 102/IFRS and UK tax/VAT -ideally
• Motivated, proactive, and a team player

What’s in it for You?

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary (DOE)
• Quarterly individual bonus scheme approx 3k per year
• Share purchase options
• 5 % matched pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Study support (after probation)
• Retail discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Clear career progression opportunities (UK & international)
• A friendly, professional, and fun working environment

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