Management Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Contributory pension

Job summary

Marks Sattin Ltd in Manchester is seeking a Management Accountant to join a growing organisation on a permanent basis. Hybrid working (3 days from home) and a competitive salary package are on offer.

The role focuses on monthly management accounts, balance sheet control and providing insightful financial analysis for senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or nearing completion) with strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, accruals and prepayments.
• Experience carrying out balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• A desire to improve systems, processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Post and maintain prepayments and accruals.
• Process payroll journals and complete associated reconciliations.
• Prepare variance analysis with clear commentary for senior management.
• Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports for senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute flash reporting packs and key financial performance reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all control accounts.
• Support the implementation of new finance systems and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Assist with corporate tax analysis, year-end activities and audit preparation.
• Work closely with the wider Finance team and support ad hoc financial projects as required.

Skills

Monthly management accounts

Month-end processes

Accruals & prepayments

Balance sheet reconciliations

Variance analysis

Presenting to non-financial stakehodrs

Process improvement

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or nearing completion)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Do you want to work for a highly reputable and growing company, offering an excellent salary and benefits package, including hybrid working (3 days per week working from home), annual bonus and opportunities for progression?

We are actively seeking a Management Accountant for a well established company in Manchester city centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful business on a permanent basis.

The main duties include:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Post and maintain prepayments and accruals.
• Process payroll journals and complete associated reconciliations.
• Prepare variance analysis with clear commentary for senior management.
• Produce Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports for senior stakeholders.
• Prepare and distribute flash reporting packs and key financial performance reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations across all control accounts.
• Support the implementation of new finance systems and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Assist with corporate tax analysis, year-end activities and audit preparation.
• Work closely with the wider Finance team and support ad hoc financial projects as required.

Our client is looking for a candidate who is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or nearing completion) and has the following experience and skills:

• Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, accruals and prepayments.
• Experience carrying out balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using finance systems.
• A desire to improve systems, processes and reporting

Benefits include:

• Salary (£50k to £55k)
• Hybrid working (3 days per week working from home)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Contributory pension

This is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed!