Management Accountant

Michael Page; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Management Accountant to deliver accurate and timely management accounts and financial analysis for a newly acquired entity with a turnover of circa £30 million. You will also develop forecasts and budgets and drive process improvements.

In this role you will collaborate with operational and commercial teams, provide insightful commentary on variances, and support annual planning cycles while monitoring KPIs and trends.

Qualifications

• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Lead month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide insights into variances and drivers, supporting budgeting/forecasting

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Lead month-end close activities for designated business areas
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records
• Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide detailed commentary and insights into key variances and business drivers
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Monitor financial performance against targets and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Monitor KPIs and identify trends

Skills

Management accounting

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Forecasting

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

As a Management Accountant your core role will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management accounts and financial analysis for a newly acquired entity which is circa £30 million turnover. You will also play a key role in developing financial forecasts and budgets and improving processes.

Client Details

My client are a UK-based private equity backed Services provider who are on a rapid growth curve and are market leaders in their chosen field.

Description

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Lead month-end close activities for designated business areas
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records
• Analyse monthly financial performance against budget and forecast, and provide detailed commentary and insights into key variances and business drivers
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
• Monitor financial performance against targets and proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify trends

Profile

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• Strong management accounting experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset

Job Offer

• A competitive salary as well as an opportunity to work amongst a high calibre Finance team where there is genuine opportunity to progress.