Management Accountant

Go Traffic Management Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading traffic management firm in Manchester is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Commercial Finance team. In this role, you will produce monthly management accounts, provide financial insights, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations. Ideal candidates are studying ACA/CIMA/ACCA with relevant accounting experience. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA / CIMA / ACCA).
• Experience in accounting roles with an understanding of financial reporting.
• Ability to identify process improvements in financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Produce financial statements and maintain contract management accounts.
• Provide insights and analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and controls.
• Collaborate within the Contract Finance Team to meet operational objectives.

Skills

Accounting experience

Problem-solving skills

Intermediate Excel

Analytical skills

Understanding of accounting systems

Education

Studying (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant to join our Commercial Finance team. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts across our key client contracts including profit and loss account, balance sheet, cash flows, variance analysis, key performance indicators and supporting commentaries in line with agreed SLA and reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce financial statements including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
• Provide accurate and meaningful analysis to the Commercial Finance Manager and supporting data to assist with key decision making at contract level, showing a thorough understanding of the contract
• Be responsible for the production of the contract management accounts and reporting model in line with required deadlines
• Work collaboratively as a member of the Contract Finance Team to ensure the execution of the strategic and operational objectives that apply to own area of internal reporting responsibility
• Support Projects as designated
• Ensure compliance with all financial controls, processes and regulatory framework
• Proactively own and resolve issues including any business non-compliance through adopting a flexible approach and the creation of innovative solutions, which maintain an acceptable balance between risk, reward, and compliance
• Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike
• Ensure the team always provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Weekly review of cost adjustments made by the commercial and operational teams through weekly P&L’s

Experience and Qualifications

• Studying (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Accounting experience
• Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of accounting and reporting systems, applicable legislation and the statutory and regulatory framework
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes
• Awareness of Financial Reporting Standards and other developments within global accounting practices and the ability to apply within the company

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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