Management Accountant

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Axis Europe is hiring a Management Accountant to join the Southampton finance team, delivering monthly management accounts with variance analysis and supporting month end across a multi-site footprint. You will partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to translate data into actionable insight, assist budgeting and forecasting, and build financial models. The ideal candidate is qualified or part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience, with advanced Excel and a proven record in commercial management accounts and working capital. To apply, tailor your CV to multi-site reporting, demonstrate stakeholder impact, and highlight process improvements. We offer £60k-£66k, car allowance, pension, 25 days plus holidays, Perkbox and development opportunities; adjustments available during the process.

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

We are recruiting a Management Accountant to join our finance team in Southampton.

This is a key role responsible for delivering high-quality management reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing insightful analysis to support business performance across CLC and the wider group.

You will work closely with the Finance Leadership Team and partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight within a national, multi-site environment.

We welcome applications from qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified-by-experience accountants, with a preference for fully qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary.
• Analyse margin, cost and overhead performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide actionable financial insight to operational and commercial stakeholders.
• Support robust month-end close processes and reporting accuracy.
• Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, strengthening financial controls.
• Contribute to budgeting and reforecasting processes.
• Deliver financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support.
• Monitor and improve working capital performance.
• Collaborate with wider finance teams to ensure consistent and aligned reporting.
• Identify and implement reporting and process improvements.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Qualified, part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts within a commercial environment.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality financial analysis and clear variance commentary.
• Advanced Excel skills (including XLOOKUP, pivot tables and structured financial modelling).
• Experience partnering with operational or commercial stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and working capital principles.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities to deadline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within property services, construction, maintenance or similar contract-led environments.
• Exposure to multi-entity or group reporting structures.
• Experience supporting budgeting or reforecasting cycles.

What We Offer

• Salary £60,000 - £66,000 plus performance-related bonus
• Car allowance
• Pension, medical scheme options and life assurance
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (discounts, perks & wellbeing offers)
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus (paid after probation)

Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.