Growth-Driven Management Accountant: Forecasting & Analysis

Get Recruited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited Ltd is recruiting a Management Accountant in the Blackburn area. The role offers exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, business planning and investment projects in addition to standard management accounting duties.

Ideal candidate is newly qualified or near qualification, with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach. The position provides progression as the finance team grows within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or nearing qualification.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience preparing management accounts and reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills and data handling.
• Commercial awareness and ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.
• Manufacturing experience helpful but not essential.
• Candidates moving from accountancy practice considered.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts within deadlines.
• Completing P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Producing monthly variance analysis and KPI reports.
• Supporting budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring cash flow and financial planning.
• Preparing board packs and reports for senior management.
• Providing financial information to support commercial decisions.
• Assisting with year-end audit and liaising with auditors.
• Reviewing and improving financial systems and controls.
• Supporting investment projects and ad hoc analysis.
• Working with Finance Director and senior management team.

Skills

Excel skills

Technical accounting

Attention to detail

Communication of financial information

Prioritisation

Proactive problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or nearing

Tools

Excel

Job description

Get Recruited Ltd is recruiting a Management Accountant in the Blackburn area. The role offers exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, business planning and investment projects in addition to standard management accounting duties.

Ideal candidate is newly qualified or near qualification, with strong Excel skills and a proactive approach. The position provides progression as the finance team grows within a dynamic manufacturing environment.