Reference: JN-1 Posted: 2026-10-02Location: Salford, England, GBContract type: Full timeCompany: Michael PageJob function: AccountingSubsector: Management AccountantSector: Business ServicesWhere: SalfordContract type: PermanentConsultant name: Jessica HeadleyConsultant phone: Genuine international experience.Growing, fast paced environment.About Our Client Join a growing, international services business that operates across multiple overseas market and has genuine global reach.
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Job DescriptionTake ownership of the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting schedules.Manage the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is accurate, complete, and timely.Prepare and review journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll journals, revenue adjustments, and other month-end postings.Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly.Provide detailed variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior periods, highlighting key drivers of performance.Prepare and present monthly management reporting packs for senior management.Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and longer-term financial plans.Monitor revenue, cost of sales, overheads, margins, and working capital to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.Support cash flow forecasting and provide analysis of key cash movements.Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting, and compliance requirements where required.Support the year-end audit process, including preparing audit schedules and liaising with auditors.Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and reporting procedures.Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and improved quality of financial information.Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team.Assist with ad hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives as required.The Successful ApplicantQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).Management accounting experience in a fast-paced environment.Experience owning or leading month-end processes.Excellent understanding of accruals, prepayments, reconciliations and financial controls.Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.Experience with ERP/accounting systems, ideally Business Central or similar.Comfortable presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.Commercially aware with strong business partnering abilities.Proactive, organised and driven to improve processes and reporting.What's on Offer ð¹Competitive salary at 55,000-60,000 with 9% employer pension contributionð¹ Flexible working hours.ð¹ Progression opportunities. xsabvtc ð¹ Genuine international exposure.
Senior Management Accountant in Charlestown employer: Michael Page International
As a not-for-profit organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture that prioritises professional growth and meaningful transformation. Our commitment to employee development is matched by a competitive salary and a standard benefits package, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the technology and telecoms sector.
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