Management Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a management accountant to prepare financial accounts, assist with budgeting, and support cost control initiatives. Candidates must be part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA or similar, with proficiency in Excel and financial reporting. This role offers competitive salary and attractive benefits including health care and professional development support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health care plan

Company pension scheme

Professional development and study support

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a management accounting or financial accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance against budget.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Your new role

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance against budget and forecast.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide variance analysis and commentary to senior management.
• Support cost control initiatives and identify areas for financial improvement.
• Maintain and develop financial models to support business planning.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand financial drivers and performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Assist with year-end audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Continuously improve financial processes and reporting systems.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting or financial accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• £40,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health care plan
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Company pension scheme
• Professional development and study support if required
• On-site working
• On-site parking

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