Management Accountant

Page Personnel; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in the UK is looking for a Management Accountant to join a close-knit team in the retail industry. The successful candidate will prepare management accounts, assist with budgeting, and provide financial insights to stakeholders. Offering a salary between £38,000 to £44,000, this role includes a hybrid working model of 4 days in the office and 1 day from home, along with 25 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and additional benefits for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working setup

25 days annual leave

5% employer pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

Discount portals and schemes

Qualifications

• Part-qualified in either ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant position.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts with accuracy.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheets and bank accounts.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.
• Provide detailed financial reports and insights to key stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial controls and processes.
• Support the year-end audit process by providing necessary documentation.
• Respond to financial queries and provide advice to department heads.

Skills

Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent

Proven experience in Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant position

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

Experience in preparing management accounts

Ability to communicate financial information clearly

Proactive approach to problem-solving

Job description

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established global organisation within the retail industry. You will be joining a close knit team and working in tandem to support in the financial decision of the business.

Job Description

• Are you an experienced Assistant Management Accountant?


• Are you part qualified looking to be qualified in the next 2 years?

The Management Accountant duties will include :

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts with accuracy.


• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheets and bank accounts.


• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.


• Provide detailed financial reports and insights to key stakeholders.


• Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability.


• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance financial controls and processes.


• Support the year-end audit process by providing necessary documentation and explanations.


• Respond to financial queries and provide advice to department heads.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant should have the following skills / qualities :

• Part-qualified in either ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.


• Proven experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or Management Accountant position.


• Strong analytical skills with a focus on detail and accuracy.


• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.


• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.


• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.


• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

What's on Offer

The successful Management Accountant will receive :

• A competitive salary ranging from £38,000 to £44,000, depending on experience.


• Hybrid working set up of 4 days in office 1 day from home


• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays


• 5% employer pension contribution


• Further benefits will include discount portals, cycle to work schemes, discount vouchers etc.


• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Management Accountant in the retail industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join a company committed to excellence!