Management Accountant

Hays PLC; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a multinational retailer in Lancashire, seeking a Management Accountant to enhance their finance team. This role is perfect for a qualified accountant or QBE looking to step into a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include preparing balance sheet reconciliations, conducting variance and trend analysis, and managing a team of trainee accountants. The company offers competitive annual leave, employee discounts, and a supportive workplace culture focused on growth and development. Join a rapidly expanding business and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Competitive Annual Leave

Work Anniversary Awards

Employee Discounts

Free Parking

Onsite Café

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Learning and Development Opportunities

Progression and Career Growth

Compassionate Leave

Free Eye Tests

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or QBE with experience in retail finance.
• Experience managing a small team and working with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
• Support variance and trend analysis for decision-making.
• Manage a team of trainee accountants for their development.

Skills

Team Player

Stakeholder Management

Variance Analysis

Trend Analysis

Management Experience

Education

Qualified Accountant

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Job description

Management Accountant - Global Retail Business - Blackburn - £60,000

Your new company

A multinational retailer based in Lancashire is looking for a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This business has a large global presence and is expanding rapidly. It's an exciting time to join the company.

Your new role

Responsibilities include: preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy; supporting variance and trend analysis by site; posting key journals such as accruals, prepayments, and deferred income; assisting the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis for decision-making; and managing a team of trainee accountants to support their development.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Accountant or QBE. You should be a good team player, capable of working with stakeholders at various levels. This role is suitable for a first-time mover from practice, especially since current senior managers are practice-trained. Experience managing a small team and working with retail clients is preferable.

What you'll get in return

Other benefits include: Competitive annual leave, Work anniversary awards, Employee discounts, Free parking, Onsite café, Employee assistance programme, Life assurance, Learning and development opportunities, Progression and career growth, Compassionate leave, and free eye tests.

What you need to do now

If you're interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. If this position isn't suitable, please get in touch for other opportunities.