Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a growing business undergoing significant transformation and growth. Reporting directly into the senior finance team, you'll take ownership of the management accounts process while playing a key role in improving processes and reporting. This is initially a contract role, and could go permanent for the right person.

Client Details

This business are a well-established and ambitious organisation with strong growth plans. We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Management Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have full ownership of the management accounts function, and offer improvement processes. This role is initally interim, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right person, however, we are happy to review pure professional contractor also.

Description

The Management Accountant duties include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts
Ownership of month-end close processes
Accruals and prepayments
Review and analysis of overhead expenditure
Balance sheet reconciliations
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Financial reporting and performance analysis
Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
Identifying and implementing process improvements
Assisting with finance projects and business transformation initiatives
Partnering with stakeholders across the business to support decision-makingProfile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - happy to look at strong candidates qualified by experience.
Previous experience in a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant or Finance Manager position
Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting

Experience of balance sheet reconciliation, VAT and management accounts preparation
Advanced Excel skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and add value

Job Offer

The benefits include:

Salary £50-£55k (negotiable, so please if you meet the above criteria)
Hybrid working (4 days office, 1 day home)
On-site parking
25 + 8 bank holidays
Genuine opportunity to shape processes and influence change
Potential for long-term career progression
Exposure to business transformation and growth initiatives