Management Accountant

Page Personnel; Bilston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Bilston is seeking a qualified or part-qualified accountant to prepare management accounts and financial reports. In this newly created role, you will support budgeting, analyze financial performance, and collaborate with various departments. Ideal candidates are resilient communicators, have strong Excel skills, and are keen to evolve in a fast-paced environment. A salary of £40,000 to £45,000 is offered for a four-day on-site work schedule with opportunities for growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Study support for part-qualified candidates

Real career progression

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and supporting decision-making.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Keen to grow with the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations.
• Maintain balance sheets and ensure compliance.
• Monitor cash flow and manage working capital.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Confident communicator

Resilient and adaptable

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Job description

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About Our Client

Part of the UK's leading textile recycling group, operating across four sites and specialising in the reclamation, processing, and global resale of used garments and shoes. With a strong focus on sustainability and circular economy solutions, the business partners with major retailers, charities, and waste companies to deliver high‑impact environmental outcomes

Job Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports with accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure effective cost control.
• Analyse financial performance and provide insightful recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Assist in the preparation of year‑end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow and manage working capital effectively.
• Implement and improve financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with various departments to support business planning and strategy.
• Prepare accurate month‑end management accounts for assigned sites
• Produce and post journals, ensuring correct system integrations
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and flag risks / opportunities
• Deliver variance analysis with clear commentary against budget
• Partner with site teams to support performance understanding
• Report KPIs and identify levers to improve business outcomes
• Support pricing and costing strategies with Sales & Contracting teams
• Drive process improvements while maintaining financial controls
• Assist with year‑end audit prep and working capital management
• Contribute to ERP system implementation and reporting framework
• Provide financial data for group‑wide reporting and ad‑hoc projects

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified or part‑qualified accountant with strong month‑end experience
• Confident communicator with stakeholder-facing experience
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Strong Excel skills and comfortable working with data
• Commercially aware with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
• Keen to grow with the role and take on broader responsibilities over time
• Experience in preparing management accounts and supporting decision‑making

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000-£45,000
• 4 days per week on‑site in Bilston, with occasional travel to Manchester and Northern Ireland
• Study support available for part‑qualified candidates
• Real career progression as the role and structure evolve
• High visibility across the business with stakeholder exposure
• Supportive team culture with strong emphasis on collaboration
• Opportunity to shape a newly created role during a key restructure