Management Accountant — Reporting & Controls for Growth in Cheadle

Due to continued growth, this leading engineering company in Stockport is looking for a Management Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller. The Management Accountant will join their finance team and support the delivery of accurate & timely management information. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in management accounting within a supportive environment. This client is committed to investing time in training and development for the right individual. Their priority is finding someone who is motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong fit for their team culture. Whilst the primary role is to assist in accurate financial reporting, the Group aims to continually improve its systems, controls, and financial performance. As such, the role has the potential to expand and will suit an individual with a positive attitude to new challenges, and who is keen to take a key role in supporting the ongoing development of the group.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the timely and accurate accounts processing across four companies within the group.
• Ensure the accuracy of trial balances in preparation for production of monthly management accounts.
• Reconciling key sections of the trial balance to supporting documentation (e.g. payroll, PAYE, accruals, prepayments).
• With the support of Sales ledger and Purchase ledger clerks, ensure the Sales and Purchase ledgers are up to date and accurate at all times.
• Assist the Financial Controller in preparation of management accounts, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to maintaining strong financial controls while developing technical and professional skills over time.

Key tasks:

• Ensuring correct CIS treatment and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT where applicable for Sales and Purchases.
• Ensuring accurate general bookkeeping including bank and some balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure good credit control practices and flag up any collection issues.
• Be willing to assist in general duties of the accounts department, carrying out ad-hoc finance tasks and analysis as required.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the annual audit, including responding to auditor queries and gathering supporting documentation and evidence.
• Work closely with other departments to gather and validate financial information.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Equal Opportunities: Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott and Xpress Recruitment) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.