At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our finance team to prepare management accounts and support strategic decision-making.
- Company: Well-established organisation with a growing finance department.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Immediate start available; perfect for those seeking impactful finance roles.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and partner with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 3-6 month contract (opportunity for temp to perm). This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a broad, hands-on role with high visibility across the business, working closely with the Financial Controller and key stakeholders.
The Role
As Management Accountant, you will provide high-level financial support, playing a key role in the production of monthly management accounts, forecasting, and financial analysis, whilst supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and rolling forecasts
- Support the production of the monthly board reporting pack
- Conduct detailed cost analysis across all business areas
- Assist with product costing processes and updates
- Analyse stock positions and product costing variances, driving improvements in stock accuracy
- Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans with key cost owners
- Perform daily cash reporting and bank reconciliations
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review
- Post journals including accruals and prepayments
- Raise and reconcile sales invoices across multiple income streams
- Support the year-end audit process and resolve queries
- Prepare and raise payments including AP and payroll, ready for authorisation
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
- Conduct credit checks on new customers to minimise risk
- Contribute to and lead ad hoc finance projects
Working Hours
39 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Start time between 7:30am - 8:30am. Monday-Thursday: 8-hour days (excluding 30-minute unpaid lunch) Friday: 7-hour day (excluding lunch)
About You
- Immediately available for temporary assignments
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
- Proven experience producing management accounts within a finance function
- Strong Excel skills (comfortable handling and analysing data)
- Excellent attention to detail and highly self-motivated
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
- Able to work independently and escalate where needed
- Experience handling confidential financial information appropriately
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach
Why Apply?
- Broad and varied role with exposure across the business
- Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders
- Supportive finance team environment
- Opportunity to add value through process improvement and strategic input
Locations
Management Accountant in Somerset, Winsford employer: Accountable Recruitment
Join a well-established and growing organisation in Cheshire as a Management Accountant, where you will enjoy a supportive finance team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, this role offers a broad and varied experience that allows you to make a meaningful impact through strategic financial analysis and process improvements. The company values its employees, providing a culture of continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence.
