Management Accountant

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing owner managed business based in Chester to recruit a Management Accountant.

My client is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their finance team and play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, supporting the accounts assistants, overseeing transactional data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all transactional data within the accounts department to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
• Supervise bank reconciliations and ensure the timely recording of financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Analyze financial data to generate insights and make recommendations aimed at improving financial performance.
• Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of stock balances on the balance sheet.
• Provide leadership and guidance to accounts assistants, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, financial controls, and company policies.
• Review the work of accounts assistants, identify discrepancies or errors, and provide feedback and necessary training.
• Assist with data entry into accounting software during peak periods.
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the audit process.
• Coordinate with internal auditors during interim audits.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide the required documentation and information to auditors.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements and address any audit findings or recommendations promptly.
• Review and assess existing controls and processes.
• Implement improvements to internal controls to reduce financial risks and increase operational efficiency.
• Facilitate communication between staff and the outsourced payroll provider, resolving payroll-related issues and ensuring timely, accurate payments.
• Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with financial records.

Skills/ Experience

Required:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Healthcare plan
• Hybrid and flexible working