Management Accountant

About Concurrent

We deliver mission-critical embedded computing solutions to operate in even the harshest of environments. Founded in 1985 to develop Multibus II boards, we’ve expanded our offering over four decades to become a trusted, reliable solutions provider in critical embedded applications.

We have a proven record of delivering technology to the world’s leading OEMs across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We operate facilities in Colchester and Theale in the United Kingdom and Woburn, MA and Los Angeles, CA in the United States.

Concurrent is a public company, quoted on AIM on the London Stock Exchange.

The Role

Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting business leaders in their strategic financial planning.

The successful candidate will be a responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts to the leadership team.

Overall, this is an exciting opportunity for someone who is either currently part qualified or newly qualified and looking to gain exposure across all areas of the business.

What will I be delivering?

The role of the Management Accountant combines accounting and business management skills; therefore, your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Prepare periodic management accounts, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows forecasting, variance analysis and commentaries

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and identify KPI’s to support the operational teams within the business

• Provide an advisory support service by working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions and accounts in context

• Partner with different teams to ensure spending is kept in line with their budgets

• Play a key role in the year end financial statements and external audit

What’s in it for me?

This role is ideal for someone who has an inquisitive mind and is willing to challenge the status quo to enable us to continue to improve, evolve and grow! Working in a vibrant and friendly team, you will be supported throughout and will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of the business. As we continue to grow as a company, so will you, so it is an exciting time to join and make this role your own!

What do I need to bring with me?

Demonstrated knowledge and experience

• Commercial awareness, with an interest in business and an understanding of how an organisation works and manages resources

• Previous experience of using Business Central (desirable)

• Experience of management accounting (desirable)

Technical skills and qualifications

• Part qualified with a professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

• High level of numeracy

• Excellent excel skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Behavioural competencies

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels including non-finance employees

• A lively and enquiring mind with a logical approach to work, combined with analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Benefits for Working at Concurrent

• Generous company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

• Health Insurance, Life Assurance & Income protection

• 25 days holiday + Banks

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Cycle to work and Home & Tech scheme

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Equal Opportunity Statement

Concurrent recognizes and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.