Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Cannock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days remote)

Permanent contract

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a qualified Management Accountant for a permanent hybrid role near Cannock. You will prepare monthly management accounts, analyse performance, and provide insights to support decision making.

The position covers budgeting, forecasting, year-end liaison with auditors, and maintaining strong financial controls while collaborating across departments. Proficient Excel skills and accounting software experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified management accountant with ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Multi-site management accounts experience preferred.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Support year-end processes, including liaising with auditors.
• Provide financial analysis to assist decision-making across the business.
• Maintain and develop strong financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other statutory filings.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

Management accounting experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Accounting software

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As a Management Accountant in the retail industry, based near Cannock, you'll play a vital role in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting to support business decisions.

This is a hands-on role that keeps the accounting and finance department running smoothly.

Client Details

This role is within the retail industry and is based near Cannock.

They are looking for a qualified Management Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a hybrid opportunity paying up to £55,000 near Cannock.

For the successful Management Accountant, this is a fantastic opportunity to be joining a growing business and is an exciting time to join them following recent acquisitions.

Description

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Support year‑end processes, including liaising with auditors.
• Provide financial analysis to assist decision‑making across the business.
• Maintain and develop strong financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other statutory filings.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Multi site Management Accounts experience.
• Able to drive is essential.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• An understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days remote).