Management Accountant

Michael Page; Cannock Chase; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days remote)

Permanent position

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant for a hands-on role near Cannock within the retail sector. You will manage monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, and support year-end processes while liaising with auditors.

This is a hybrid role with a salary up to £55,000, requiring a professional accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and multi-site experience. You will collaborate across departments to provide financial insights and ensure strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting knowledge.
• Understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

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.

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).