Management Accountant

We are looking for a commercial, proactive Management Accountant to join our Operational Finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of our month-end close process, deliver accurate financial reporting, and partner with FP&A and operational teams as Motorway continues to scale. You will also play a key role in maintaining our tax and audit compliance, while actively looking for ways to improve and automate our finance processes.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of month-end close and financial reporting under UK GAAP/IFRS; Post monthly journals, accruals, prepayments, and manage balance sheet reconciliations in NetSuite; Partner with Accounts Receivable Manager to reconcile complex multi-channel revenue streams; Prepare monthly management accounts and actionable commentary; Deliver monthly variance analysis alongside FP&A; Support annual budgeting and rolling forecast cycles; Act as finance partner to operational teams; Complete quarterly VAT returns and manage UK tax compliance; Support external audit and statutory reporting; Identify bottlenecks and implement process automation

Requirements

Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (or in the final stages of exams with relevant practical experience); first move from practice (Audit/Accounts) or proven experience within an in-house management accounting function; advanced proficiency with Excel / Google Sheets (financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables); self-starter attitude with strong problem-solving skills and comfort working in a dynamic, fast-evolving business; clear, confident communication skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with NetSuite or similar cloud ERP systems; Prior experience with multi-stream revenue reconciliations or tech/marketplace business models; Exposure to VAT return preparation and audit readiness