Management Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled management accountant to provide essential financial insights that drive business growth. In this exciting role, you'll prepare annual budgets, conduct variance analysis, and manage cash flow forecasts. Your expertise in financial reporting and accounting principles will be crucial as you collaborate with various departments to enhance financial processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, allowing for flexibility while contributing to a market-leading logistics business. If you're proactive and ready to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced management accountant with strong financial reporting skills.
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA active studier aiming for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes efficiently.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Variance Analysis

Budget Preparation

Advanced Excel

Accounting Principles

Risk Analysis

Proactive Approach

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA Active Studier

Tools

Accounting Systems

Job description

Our client, a market leading logistics business, is looking for an experienced management accountant to play a key role in providing financial insights and support key decisions to promote business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• The preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to monitor financial performance.
• Analyse financial data, monitor risk and identify trends which could promote business growth.
• Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and manage working capital effectively.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide financial guidance and support business operations.

About you:

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA active studier with the plan to become qualified.
• Experienced management accountant with a strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Advanced excel ability, as well as experience with accounting systems.
• A proactive and adaptable approach with a strong desire to improve financial processes.
• Logistics experience is desirable.

About the job:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Part Qualified Accountant

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum

Job Reference: 8UB7TT-D45AF5EC

Date posted: 24 February 2025

Consultant: Luke Hewett

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