Management Accountant (Newly Qualified)
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£49,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 (90% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £49,200, and Michael Page is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
3534 Financial accounts managers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears | £44,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Join a fast-growing, acquisitive business as a Management Accountant, with a broad role spanning management accounts, financial controls, audit and the integration of newly acquired businesses.
Client Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified accountant to join a rapidly growing, acquisitive business at an exciting stage of its growth journey.
Alongside the core management accounting responsibilities, you'll gain exposure to acquisition integration, Group reporting, financial controls, investor reporting and process improvement. It's an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to broaden their experience and take on more responsibility within a business that is moving quickly.
Description
You'll take responsibility for a broad range of finance activities, including:
- Preparing monthly management accounts across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis
- Supporting Board reporting and investor reporting
- Supporting the annual audit process and working closely with external auditors
- Assisting with VAT, statutory reporting and other compliance requirements
- Supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into the Group
- Helping to bring acquired businesses into standard finance processes, systems and controls
Profile
You could be a newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant coming from practice, looking to make your first move into industry, or someone who has qualified in industry and has strong management accounting experience.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience preparing or auditing management and/or statutory accounts
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Good Excel and finance systems skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A proactive and problem-solving approach
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
Job Offer
- Annual salary up to £55,000
- 26 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Salary death-in-service
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Pension
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Michael Page, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Michael Page holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.