Role Description The Management Accountant is responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making. The role involves overseeing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and supervising junior finance staff. The postholder will ensure financial controls are maintained and support senior leadership with insightful financial reporting. Key Responsibilities - Prepare and review monthly management accounts including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. - Analyse financial performance and provide variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. - Lead the annual budgeting process and support departmental budget holders. - Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections. - Monitor financial performance against budget. - Review work produced by junior staff and ensure accuracy. - Provide mentoring and training where required. - Maintain strong financial controls and processes. - Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements. - Assist with year-end accounts and support external auditors. - Other Ad Hoc duties/general support to the Finance Director & wider department heads. Qualifications - Previous experience within a similar finance role is essential. - An experienced user of Paprika is desirable but not essential. - Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or finalist. - Excellent Excel skills. - Exceptional attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills. - Good time management skills with the ability to operate to tight deadlines. - Proactive, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm. Benefits - Diverse, Inclusive, and Energetic team atmosphere. - Career Stability and Growth. - Mental, Physical, and Financial Health. - Remote-first hybrid work model. - Flexible PTO and 10 paid holidays. - Paid parental bonding leave. - Gym membership reimbursement. - Free Employee Assistance Programs. - Robust medical/dental/vision plans. - 401(k) with immediate vesting and up to 4% employer match.

This is a remote position. Fiduciary Accountant Our client is a rapidly growing, mid-sized law firm seeking an Estates & Trusts Fiduciary Accountant to support its expanding Estates and Trusts practice. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can manage the preparation and review of formal and informal fiduciary accountings and who brings a structured, analytical approach to complex matters. While the firm maintains multiple office locations, this position is primarily supported from a Long Island-based hub. Ideal Candidate You are experienced in fiduciary accountings, highly organized, and comfortable owning multiple workstreams simultaneously. You enjoy precision-heavy work, communicating with clients and advisors, and improving processes in a modern, technology-forward environment. Requirements - 4+ years of experience preparing and reviewing fiduciary (estate/trust) accountings - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax - CPA preferred, not required - Prior experience managing engagements - Ability to organize and prioritize work. - Ability to work independently, but also work well with others. - Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. - Strong technology skills (the firm relies heavily on technology because the office is paperless). - Prior experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource Fiduciary Accounting software (used to be called Zains) is preferred. Responsibilities (include but not limited to) - Project management of fiduciary accounting engagements - Prepare and review Estate and Trust accountings (formal and informal) - Prepare and review Trustee and Executor commissions - Prepare proposed distributions - Coordinate with estate administration teams to support waiver/consent submissions - Form 706 preparation - Maintain annual accounts and records for estates and trusts - Data analytics and structured problem-solving - Client communication and coordination with clients’ other advisors - ​Form 1041 preparation is a plus (not required) Benefits - Robust benefits package (life/disability insurance, 401(k) match, health premium support) - Flexible work hours and location; option for 100% remote - Transparent leadership and communication - Support for continuing education, networking, and process improvement - Mentorship on technical growth and career advancement - Clear path for long-term progression (including a potential partner-track-style trajectory) To Apply Please submit: - Resume - Cover Letter - 3 professional references

This is a remote position. About the Firm Our client, a well-established wealth management firm with a robust in-house tax practice stemming from a large CPA firm acquisition, is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join their professional team. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a production-focused environment and enjoys managing multiple client engagements with precision and autonomy. About the Role The Staff Accountant plays a key role in managing monthly client accounting engagements from start to finish. This is a plug-and-play opportunity for an experienced professional who can independently own the monthly close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate has experience working within the tax/accounting space and supporting professional service businesses such as legal or medical practices. Key Responsibilities - Manage a portfolio of monthly bookkeeping and accounting clients (up to 15–20 at capacity over time). - Take each client engagement from start to finish on a monthly basis. - Perform full-cycle accounting, including transaction coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. - Prepare and post adjusting journal entries and support month-end close processes. - Prepare and finalize monthly financial statements. - Review work when applicable and ensure accuracy of account classifications and reporting. - Communicate with clients as needed to gather documentation and clarify transactions (initially limited client-facing responsibility). - Utilize QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online extensively as a power user. Requirements - 5–7 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, preferably within a tax, public accounting, or client accounting services environment. - Experience working with professional service firms such as legal or medical practices preferred. - Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement preparation. - Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online required (power user level). - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines. - Located in EST time zone​ Benefits - Comprehensive benefits package and Paid Time Off (PTO). - A collaborative, team-oriented environment that values autonomy, precision, and professional growth.

Description - Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries and account reconciliations - Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met - Analyze financial statements and variances; provide insights and explanations to management - Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies - Support external and internal audits, including preparation of audit schedules - Assist with financial reporting, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analysis - Review and improve accounting processes and internal controls Additional Skills & Qualifications - 2+ years of recent Oracle experience - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experience - Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards - Experience with month‑end close and reconciliations - Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas) - Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills - High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.