Management Accountant

Liquidline; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company in Ipswich seeks a Management Accountant to support financial strategies and deliver high-quality management information. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with management accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a service-driven approach. Join a fast-growing team committed to personal and professional development, alongside an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Lunch on Liquidline

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with relevant experience.
• Strong background in management accounting.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely completion of management reporting.
• Support day-to-day queries within the finance function.
• Run budgeting and reforecasting tasks.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Advanced in Excel

Proficient in SQL database

Strategic thinker

Attention to detail

Service-driven approach

Education

Relevant post qualification experience

Job description

Overview

As a Management Accountant, you will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced finance department. You will be responsible for the preparation, development and analysis of financial information to support strategy and decision-making. The role will play an essential part in providing the finance team with a focus on commercial and front-end operations. You will be responsible for delivering high quality management information, insights and analytics, and will also be supporting a small team.

The Role - Management Accountant

• To ensure the management reporting and analysis is completed in time, with all month end tasks completed within the deadlines.
• To be a main point of contact within the finance team to support with any day-to-day queries of the full finance function.
• To run the budgeting and reforecasting tasks across the finance team.
• To lead and handle monthly Management Accounts in a timely and efficient manner.
• To provide financial analysis of the results such as variance analysis, margin analysis and overhead analysis, compared against budget and / or forecast
• To identify any financial risks to the forecast, and to monitor the actions taken to mitigate the risks.
• To support departmental leads and budget holders with clear and simple financial reporting, ensuring all managers have a clear understanding of their budget and financial position.
• To take an active lead in the external audit and provide accurate and concise information to auditors.
• To review of all balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month end process.
• Any other ad hoc financial reporting duties as and when required of you.

What You Will Need in the Role of Management Accountant

• Qualified Accountant, with relevant post qualification experience.
• A financial background with strong experience in management accounting.
• Advanced in Excel.
• Proficient in a form of SQL database
• Proven ability to manage a varied and fast paced workload.
• Strategic thinker with good commercial awareness.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Responsive, with a service-driven approach.

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You

Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited too:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences.

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!