Head of Management Accounts

About the Role

As the leader of the Management Accounts function, you will oversee the full month-end close process to deliver accurate and timely reporting. This role is pivotal in driving strategic decision-making through performance and variance analysis, while managing the consolidation of the UK P&L for management reporting. You will ensure the integrity of balance sheet reporting, maintaining strict compliance with SOX and internal controls.

Beyond technical oversight, you will design and standardise processes to drive efficiency through automation and continuous improvement. A key part of your mission is to line manage and mentor three Senior Management Accountants, coordinating the wider management accounts team to foster a culture of excellence. You will also play a central role in annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting cycles, while supporting statutory year-end audits and internal control activities.

Working Environment & Relationships

You will collaborate closely with Senior Management Accountants, Finance Business Partners, the UK Financial Controller, the Financial Accounting & Tax Manager, and the Transactional Finance Team Manager. Externally, you will maintain key relationships with statutory auditors, suppliers, and banking providers. The role requires expected travel to UK locations.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We understand that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application, you will find a question asking if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.