Management Accountant

Lowell; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Management Accountant (10 month FTC)

Location: Leeds, Thorpe Park, Hybrid working.

We're on a mission to make credit work better for all. We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we're one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It's our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one you'll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you'll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

But enough about us. Let's talk about your new role.

As Management Accountant, you'll be responsible for preparing, developing, and analysing relevant P&L accounts and Balance Sheets. You will develop a deep understanding of the actuals and be able to explain root causes of variances to budget/forecast/prior year.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting
• Prepare, analyse and reconcile P&L and Balance Sheet accounts
• Timely, accurate and efficient booking and reporting of financial transactions in relevant system(s) and according to Lowell policies and guidelines for assigned entities
• Support with analysing financial performance and supporting queries from Finance Business Partners
• Ensure that financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations as well as support internal and external audit processes
• Support/cooperation with other functions, e.g. Purchase to Pay, FP&A, Business Partnering, Treasury, Payments, HR
• Seek to continually evaluate and improve financial systems and processes

What we need from you:

• Accounting qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) - exams and experience complete
• Experience of working in a deadline-driven, multi-disciplined, financial reporting environment in a medium-sized or large organisation
• Strong knowledge of management and financial accounting principles and be well-versed in approaches and techniques, including IFRS
• Proven ability to manage own workload to ensure that activities are correctly prioritised and that all interested parties are aware of responsibilities, deadlines and progress
• Experience of working within the Financial sector is preferred
• System knowledge: Oracle ERP and EPM (consolidation)

A mission that gives back:

You'll also have lots of opportunities to make an impact on your personal development. At Lowell we have a big focus on helping our colleagues develop their careers and grow with us, together.

So, whatever your culture, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, or disability status, if you're ready to help us make credit work better for all, we think you'll fit right in.

Our people are our strength, so we build strong teams thriving with diverse voices, and offer benefits that can keep our people strong.

That means...

• A competitive salary.
• A discretionary annual bonus for a job well done.
• 3% flexible benefits; pick additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether this is extra holiday or dental cover there will be something for you.
• We are committed to a hybrid working environment, where we will ask you to work in our Leeds office, which will be based in Thorpe Park. Our new purpose-built office to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you'll only get from being in the office.
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you'll be fully equipped with everything you'll need to be successful.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Life assurance & Group income protection
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including, self-development opportunities, recognition awards and on-site facilities to support the varying needs of our colleagues.
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.