Copy of Management Accountant

Great Bear; Banbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bear, a market leader in the logistics field, is seeking a Management Accountant based in Northampton or Banbury. This full-time position involves financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting audits. Join a forward-thinking team and enjoy benefits such as private medical cover, generous holiday, and wellness programs as part of a commitment to employee development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Private Medical Cover via Bupa

Pension scheme

Life Assurance: 4x your salary

Wellness programs

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in management or financial accounting.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and macros.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports and manage central overhead cost centres.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Manage budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to implement process improvements

Education

Qualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our expanding team based in Northampton or Banbury. The ideal candidate will support financial reports, budgeting, and forecasting. This role offers a great opportunity to gain exposure to month-end management accounts by working closely with the management accountant.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility may be required depending on business needs), with a competitive salary and benefits package, in a forward-thinking market leader.

Job Purpose

As a Management Accountant, you will produce management accounts and commentary for key areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial reports for central overhead cost centres, including profit and loss and balance sheet statements.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date records.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare budgets and financial forecasts; monitor actual performance against budgets.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage the central mailbox and respond to queries from the wider business.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in management or financial accounting
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and macros
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements proactively
• Knowledge of accounting regulations and legislation
• Attention to detail and error detection skills
• Ability to work efficiently and improve processes
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Team player with good communication skills
• Analytical skills to interpret data and support decision-making
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint

Additional Information

We are committed to making Culina Group an inclusive and diverse organization that promotes employee development and success. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Private Medical Cover via Bupa
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance: 4x your salary
• Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Reward & Recognition programs
• Discounts: Over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!