Management Accountant

Lowell Financial Services GmbH; Colton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK financial services company is seeking a qualified accountant in Colton to prepare financial journals and support month-end reporting. The role includes reconciling balances and implementing process improvements in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have an accounting qualification and a problem-solving approach. Join a dynamic team in an inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus

3% flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance

Employee wellbeing networks

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and post accurate financial journals.
• Experience in reconciling balance sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate financial journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving approach

Data manipulation

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Power Query

Job description

Overview

This role involves preparing and reviewing journals, analysing performance against plans and forecasts, and ensuring accurate month-end and year-end reporting. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders across Finance to maintain strong controls, deliver reliable insights, and drive process improvements. A key part of the role is ensuring compliance with accounting policies, managing risk, and fostering clear communication from cost centre managers to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accurate financial journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting in line with accounting policies and controls.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure robust controls and transparent communication from cost centre managers to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Hands-on/problem-solving approach and delivery-focused.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Power Query; ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus to reward your impact
• 3% flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
• Hybrid working
• Free onsite parking
• Holiday entitlement: 28 days plus public holidays, with option to buy up to five more
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing and employee networks opportunities

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