MSA Outsourcing Solutions - UK is seeking a highly skilled Management Accountant with Bookkeeping & Advisory Experience to join on of UK clients. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, analyzing financial data, and identifying opportunities for improvement to enhance the company’s financial performance. Key Responsibilities: Work closely with practice team, supporting practice accountants with their clients record keeping. Work and communicate directly with clients in a professional and proactive manner.Prepare monthly management accounts across multiple SME clients and entities. Maintain and reconcile general ledgers to ensure accurate and audit-ready records. Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies efficiently. Process accruals, prepayments, and journal adjustments during month-end close. Deliver financial reports, commentary, and actionable insights to clients and stakeholders. Manage day-to-day bookkeeping duties including purchase ledger, sales ledger, expense management, and reconciliations. Support clients in improving internal bookkeeping processes and management reporting systems. Assist clients in selecting and implementing appropriate accounting and reporting software based on operational and reporting needs. Work across a variety of sectors and adapt reporting approaches to different business models. Use accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other cloud-based finance tools. Utilise accounting automation tools and advanced Excel functions to improve efficiency and reporting quality. Support ad hoc financial projects including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow reporting, and process improvements. AAT Level 4 qualified (or similar level qualification). 3–10 years of experience in management accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting. Strong bookkeeping experience and willingness to undertake hands-on transactional finance work as part of the role. Experience working with SMEs and/or within an accounting practice environment preferred. Proficient in at least two major accounting platform such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage (other similar softwares)Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting analysis. Experience with month-end close processes. Ability to work independently and manage deadlines accurately within a small team environment. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Confidence communicating directly with clients and explaining financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Basic understanding of UK VAT principles and willingness to quickly learn sector-specific VAT treatments.