Management Accountant

Astute Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Management Accountant to join an expanding company in Stoke on Trent. The role involves producing monthly management accounts, preparing forecasts and budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in management accounting and excellent Excel skills, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to work under deadlines. This position offers a competitive salary depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Management Accountant is key.
• Part or Qualified – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, or Qualified by Experience.
• Proven experience performing similar duties.
• Understanding of current UK HMRC financial regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Able to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively.
• Confident communication skills to build and maintain strong business partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Assist in preparing periodic forecasts and annual budgets.
• Produce weekly sales profit and cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure all reconciliations are carried out monthly and internal controls are maintained.
• Assist in preparing margin analysis on an ongoing basis.
• Calculation and analysis of monthly variances for actual/forecast.

Skills

Management accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial regulations awareness

Education

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA (Part or Qualified)

Job description

Management Accountant

38,000 – 45,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Location: Stoke on Trent

We are working with an expanding company looking for a Management Accountant to deliver core management accounting duties. If you have an eye for detail and can work to and achieve key milestones, this is for you.

You will be working as part of an established team assisting with the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, whilst aiding into the development of a proactive culture and robust governance and control environment.

Your role

• Produce monthly management accounts
• Assist in preparing periodic forecasts and annual budgets
• Produce weekly sales profit and cashflow forecasts
• Ensure all reconciliations are carried out monthly and internal controls are maintained
• Assist in preparing margin analysis on an ongoing basis
• Calculation and analysis of monthly variances for actual / forecast, versus previous forecast

Your background

• Experience as a Management Accountant is key
• Part or Qualified – CIMA, ACCA, or ACA, or Qualified by Experience
• Proven experience performing similar duties
• Understanding of current UK HMRC financial regulations
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
• Able to work to tight deadlines and to communicate effectively at all levels
• Confident communication skills to build and maintain strong business partnerships

Please apply with your CV.