Management Accountant in Liverpool

To assist the Financial Controller in the delivery of timely and accurate monthly management accounts with full reconciliations; to assist with Business Partnering, providing effective and timely spend analysis to ensure sound decision support and communication; to analyse and forecast future costs and trends to ensure pro‑active financial planning is met whilst also capable of adding value to various departments of the business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the timely production of monthly management accounts for two entities, with commentary covering analysis to business activities and variances to plans.
• Responsible for the accurate reconciliation of lease management system and GL postings (Knowledge of lease accounting (operating and finance) preferable).
• Balance sheet reconciliations with proactive follow through on reconciling items. Strong reconciliation skills important.
• Oversee preparation of the fortnightly cashflow forecast.
• Responsible for the smooth operation of audit over year end and half year end audit periods.
• Monthly cost reviews: reporting, hold meetings and follow through to actions.
• Assist with KPI reports for wider group departments.
• Assisting with the payroll process and reconciliation.
• Assist with preparation and review of other related processes, controls or reporting as required.
• Provide assistance to the Financial Controller and Finance Director as required.

The person

• Experience in a similar role or strong practice background.
• Excellent IT skills, to include Excel at an advanced level and in particular presentation skills.
• Familiarity with manipulating large volumes of data in Excel, through the use of pivot tables, charts, etc.
• Part or fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or fully AAT qualified. Training support to finish qualification would be considered.
• A well organised individual with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• An engaging team member with a hands‑on approach.
• Friendly and approachable with highly effective communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with both financial and non‑financial personnel.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to constructively use initiative.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and switch quickly between tasks as required.

It would be great if you already have…

• Knowledge of Business Central (NAV).
• Interrogation of various business systems to ascertain key financial information.
• Familiarity with lease accounting would be a distinct advantage.

Job type

Monday to Friday. 36.25 hours per week, 7.25 hours per day with flexibility around start and finish times from 8.00am until 6.00pm. We are open to applications from people across both of our Northern office locations – Liverpool & Haydock. We are focused on ensuring our team enjoy a good work‑life balance, offering a range of benefits.

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of 8 UK bank holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance.
• Discounts through our employee benefits platform.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Vibrant offices.
• Regular employee social events, lunches and fun activities.

Monday-Friday, 9am-5.15pm, 36.25 hours per week. Contract type Permanent. Location Liverpool.