Management Accountant

Michael Page; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large, forward-thinking organization in Banbury is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant. The role focuses on financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support, with a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, excel proficiency, and a proactive approach to process improvement.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive company culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Significant previous experience in management/financial accounting.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements quickly.
• Proficiency in Excel for complex data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reporting for overhead cost centres.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee the Accounts Assistant and manage transactional accounting.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Process improvement mentality

Tools

Word

Powerpoint

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to support the financial operations of the business by taking responsibility for the finances of the Banbury site. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting and assisting in the development of budgeting processes.

Client Details

This position is within a large commercial and forward thinking business with sites all across the UK. The company is committed to providing efficient and reliable services while fostering a professional and supportive working environment.

Description

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

Key Responsibilities include:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare the financial reporting of central overhead cost centres, both profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Data Entry: Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and maintain up-to-date financial records.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor actual performance against budgets.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information.
• Administrative Tasks: Perform general administrative duties such as managing the central mailbox and responding to
• Overseeing the Accounts Assistant and the day to day transactional accounting duties.

Profile

The Management Accountant will have:

• Significant previous experience of management / financial accounting
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to create and develop spreadsheets
• Ability to proactively identify and implement process improvements
• Strong knowledge of accounting regulations, procedures and current legislation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to review and spot errors / queries
• Continuous improvement mentality - with the ability to identify and implement at pace process improvements (improving control / efficiency / insight)
• Adaptable and flexible in approach to work
• Team player with the desire to work with and challenge appropriately finance and operational colleagues
• Analytical skills with the ability to make judgements from data and then work with the business through to conclusion
• Proficiency in Word and Powerpoint
• Enthusiasm to develop their knowledge and responsibility.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary with generous benefits package.
• A hybrid working arrangement to support work-life balance.
• A permanent role within a stable and respected organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A supportive company culture and collaborative team environment.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant in Banbury, we encourage you to apply today!