Management Accountant

Nixon Caunce Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established distribution organization in Chester is seeking a Management Accountant. The role involves preparing management accounts, conducting variance analysis, and liaising with auditors. A part-qualified accountant with 3-4 years of finance experience is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 and excellent benefits including study support and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Study Support

Pension

Free Parking

Career Development

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of industry experience in finance is preferred.
• Ability to articulate financial information simply.
• Experience working in group business is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts from start to finish.
• Conduct variance analysis of P&L and margin analysis.
• Help produce quarterly consolidated management accounts.
• Prepare and file VAT returns.
• Reconcile all balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Producing management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Strong communication

Process improvements

Education

CIMA, ACCA, ACA part qualified

Job description

Management Accountant – CIMA, ACCA, ACA Part Qualified – Qualified/ Permanent Role / Chester – Location / Salary £35,000 – £45,000 + Excellent Benefits / Excellent Career Development Opportunity / Office Based

Management Accountant Benefits

• Salary – £35,000 – £45,000 Dependent on Exp
• Annual Bonus
• Study Support
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Career Development

Management Accountant Role

NC Associates are working exclusively with a long-established distribution organisation based in Chester to help recruit a Management Accountant.Working autonomously within a fast-paced environment, you will be expected to adapt to the versatile needs of the business and prioritise accordingly. As part of a continuous improvement culture, you will actively look for opportunities to introduce changes to processes.

Management Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts from ‘end to end’, posting accruals and prepayments, tax, fixed assets, leases, payroll.
• Variance analysis of the P&L and margin analysis of sales.
• Work closely with the senior members of the team in the production of the quarterly group consolidated management accounts and year end statutory financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and file VAT returns
• Produce accurate monthly balance sheet and inter-company loan reconciliations and P&L account analysis workings to support the management accounts
• Reconciling all balance sheet control accounts; PAYE, VAT, Wages, stock etc.
• Reviewing aged accounts payable and receivable with the AP & AR Managers
• Credit card reconciliations and accruals
• Liaise with the auditors and assist senior members of the finance team in the management of audit queries and responses.
• Supporting the wider business through the on-going systems process and improvements.

Management Accountant Experience Required

• A part qualified/newly qualified accountant with a strong eye for detail.
• Strong working knowledge of producing management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• 3-4 years industry experience, working in group business would be preferable but not essential
• Strong communicator and able to articulate financial information in an easy to understand format.
• An eye for process improvements and the confidence to make suggestions.

What’s on Offer?

This is a really good opportunity to work with a long established organisation which is known to develop its staff through the various levels within finance, you will gain invaluable commercial exposure and have the opportunity to work very closely with the Group FC and Group FDPlease get in touch for immediate consideration by contacting Jodie Cooper at NC Associates – 07384-462-669 or email [e-mail]

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