Management Accountant - FTC

Management Accountant

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 50k equivalent

Temp to perm opportunity

Location: Dock Road, Lytham
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Director

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a One month fixed term contract
. This is a hands on role focused on bringing management accounts up to date, improving data accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the group.

You will play a key role in reconciling underlying records with the SAGE finance system, resolving historical discrepancies and preparing detailed monthly management accounts to support year-end audit preparation.

• Preparing and correcting month-end journals
• Carrying out detailed analysis of all profit and loss accounts
• Producing monthly reporting packs for group companies, including clear commentary on key variances to budget
• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts and escalating issues to the FP&A team, Financial Controller or Finance Director
• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset register
• Reconciling intercompany accounts
• Cleaning up the purchase ledger
• Delivering accurate sales reporting and analysis
• Following company Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) at all times
• Supporting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Experience & qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar Management Accountant role
• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified)
• Previous experience using Sage 200 (desirable)

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
• Strong time management and organisational skills

Personal qualities

• Self-motivated and quick to learn
• Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines
• Hard-working, enthusiastic and proactive
• A team player with strong interpersonal skills

From time to time, you may be required to:

• Work additional hours to meet business needs
• Attend staff meetings or training
• Travel to other sites
• Take on additional duties within the scope of the role