Management Accountant

Kenton Black; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment partner is seeking a Management Accountant in Penwortham. The ideal candidate will prepare month end accounts and support year end processes. This role offers career progression opportunities and favors individuals with strong Excel capabilities and a proactive mindset. Employees enjoy a hybrid working model with flexible hours and a study package. The position promises ongoing training and development within an evolving organization committed to growth and improvement.

Benefits

Study package

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working arrangements

Ongoing training and development

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience in preparing month end management accounts.
• Ability to support year end accounting process including audit.
• Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end management accounts with commentary and analysis.
• Support with year end accounting process including audit.
• Mentor and support junior members of the finance team.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Exposure to month end/management accounting processes

Adaptability

Job description

Company Details and Job Overview

Kenton Black Finance are exclusively supporting a rapidly expanding business in Preston to recruit a new Management Accountant. This is a brand new role which has been created due to significant growth which has been achieved organically and through multiple acquisitions.

Working within a friendly team, the new Management Accountant will have the opportunity to add value through enhancing existing systems and processes whilst remaining hands on with month end activity in a diverse role.

This is an ideal role for a fully fledged Management Accountant, or an ambitious Assistant Accountant seeking a diverse role with more month end input. Opportunities for career progression will be available as the business continues to grow.

Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer

• Study package if required
• Flexibility on working hours, start between 8am-9am and finish between 4pm-5pm
• Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in office and 2 at home
• Ongoing training and development with career advancement opportunities
• 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays
• Private healthcare

Your New Role as Management Accountant

Reporting to an experienced Financial Controller, as Management Accountant duties will include:

• Preparing month end management accounts with commentary and analysis
• Supporting with year end accounting process including audit
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the finance team as required
• Involvement in ad hoc projects relating to growth, acquisition and continual improvements

Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply

The ideal candidate will be a forward thinker with good exposure to month end/management accounting processes. Strong Excel skills are required with the ability to review and improve financial processes and procedures. Adaptability is key as the business is continually changing and growing.

This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman (Holland) at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.