Management Accountant

Hays; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large and growing company in Birmingham is seeking a Management Accountant to lead the month-end cycle and support budgeting processes. This role requires a part qualified accountant with at least 2 years experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with department heads on financial matters.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexitime

Competitive pension

Hybrid working

Many more benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to build relationships.
• Experience in month-end processes and budget forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals and accruals.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Financial Controller on strategic actions.

Skills

Management account analysis

Analytical skills

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant. Permanent. Hybrid working. Full-time. Up to £40,000. Birmingham.

Your new company

A large and growing company based in Birmingham City Centre is currently recruiting for a new Management Accountant on a permanent basis. In this role, you will support the Financial Controller and lead the production, reporting, and commentary of central overhead accounts throughout the month-end cycle. You will also play an active role in quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.

Your new role

1. Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals for designated central overhead departments.
2. Conduct thorough balance sheet reconciliations for allocated accounts, ensuring timely resolution of all reconciling items.
3. Identify areas of concern and collaborate with the Financial Controller to determine appropriate actions, working closely with department heads.
4. Partner with the Financial Controller to deliver precise and timely overhead commentary, analysing key cost drivers against budget, forecast, and prior year figures.
5. Assist with audit queries and analysis, both internally and externally.
6. Provide support to the Financial Controller with system upgrades, implementation, and project governance and controls.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Part Qualified Accountant at the Final stage of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
2. Confident with all areas of management account analysis.
3. Good analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build healthy working relationships with business stakeholders.
5. IT literate with intermediate Excel skills.

What you'll get in return

1. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
2. Hybrid working (2-3 days in office per week).
3. Flexitime.
4. Competitive pension.
5. + many more benefits.

What you need to do now

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