Finance Manager

RG Consultancy; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Study support and development options

Private Healthcare

Job summary

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic growing SME in Stockport to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. The role sits in the finance department and offers a clear path to Finance Manager, with study support and development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have CIMA/ACCA/ACA progress or qualification, plus proven experience as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME.

Qualifications

• Qualified or studying toward CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Experience as Management Accountant or Finance Manager in a fast-paced SME.
• Strong IT skills with advanced MS Excel and accounting software.
• Engineering sector experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting processes across multiple entities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure trial balances are up to date.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and highlight key findings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.
• Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor outstanding debts and flag potential payment issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with annual audits and provide supporting financial documentation.
• Liaise with other departments to gather and validate financial information.
• Contribute to improving financial controls and support ad-hoc finance tasks.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or studying

Management Accountant/Finance Manager

Advanced MS Excel

Accounting software experience

Engineering sector experience (prefer)

Job description

RG Consultancy are working with a fantastic growing SME in Stockport who are looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance department. The role is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant who is studying and looking to progress or would equally suit an experience Senior Management Accountant who can step into a Finance Manager position

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working hours
• Pension scheme
• Study support and development opportunities
• Private Healthcare

Role Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting processes across multiple entities
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure trial balances are up to date
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Analyse financial results, investigate variances and highlight key findings
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
• Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date
• Monitor outstanding debts and flag potential payment issues
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist with annual audits and provide supporting financial documentation
• Liaise with other departments to gather and validate financial information
• Contribute to improving financial controls and support ad-hoc finance tasks

Person Specification

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or studying towards becoming qualified
• Experience working as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager within a fast-paced SME
• Strong IT skills including advanced MS Excel skills and accounting software experience
• Experience within the engineering or a similar sector would be preferable