Financial / Management Accountant

Clarify Consultancy Ltd; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarify Consultancy Ltd is seeking a Financial/Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller in delivering monthly management information and performance analytics. You will help manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and the accounting close process, while driving process improvements across the finance team.

The role requires strong accounting knowledge (AAT or degree), and progress towards CIMA/ACCA or QBE, with advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or-equivalent and degree in accounting/finance.
• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA or QBE is preferred.
• Strong understanding of management accounts, balance sheets and controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support FC with daily team management, cash flow forecasting, budgeting and cost centre analysis.
• Develop best practice processes across the department and wider business.
• Oversee daily accounting operations (sales/purchase ledgers, cashbook).
• Reconcile bank accounts, stock and manufacturer accounts.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities; analyze variances.
• Ensure internal controls and accounting standards compliance.
• Liaise with auditors and external accountants; maintain VAT returns.
• Handle ad hoc/project duties as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Business partnering

Under pressure

Education

AAT qualification

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a market leading company, are currently recruiting an ambitious, commercial aware and proactive Financial/Management Accountant to support the Financial Controller in preparing monthly management information and other financial performance analytics.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Supporting the FC with the daily management of the team, cash flow forecasting, departmental budgeting and cost centre analysis to drive efficiencies and improve workflows across the business
• Developing best practice processes and procedures both in the department and across the wider business where applicable
• Oversee daily accounting operations (sales ledger, purchase ledger, cashbook)
• Reconcile bank accounts, stock, and manufacturer accounts
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Analyse variances and provide actionable insights to management
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
• Liaise with auditors, external accountants, and stakeholders
• Maintaining the VAT Returns
• Additional ad hoc / project duties

As a successful candidate you will be AAT Qualified / Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and studying towards CIMA/ACCA or QBE with a strong understanding of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls. Proven experience in retail / multi-site finance environment would be an advantage.

You will also possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, strong communication and business partnering skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems are also essential.

In return the company offers a competitive remunerations and benefits package with plenty of ongoing training/study support, genuine scope for fantastic career progression and a dynamic, fast paced work environment.