Management Accountant

Michael Page; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance their dynamic accounting team. The role involves crucial responsibilities such as financial reporting, budgeting, and ad hoc analysis, promoting a balanced work-life environment with a competitive salary and benefits. Join to advance your career in a supportive professional setting.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

37.5-hour working week

Qualifications

• Professional qualification or part-qualified status in accounting (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong proficiency in financial reporting and budgeting.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and statutory reporting.
• Ownership of quarterly SOX controls review process.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ACCA or CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Management Accountant role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. P&L Reporting, This permanent position offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic accounting and finance department.

Client Details

Known for its commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge solutions. The organisation provides a professional environment where the accounting and finance team plays a vital role in decision-making.

Description

• Preparation of monthly management accounts including commentary and presenting results to the Financial Controller
• Provide variance commentary and ad hoc analysis
• Timely and accurate financial reporting to corporate finance
• Monthly departmental P&L & KPI reporting
• Preparation of employee commission calculations on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Ownership of quarterly SOX controls review process
• Prepare annual budgets, assists in monthly forecasting process
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory reporting
• Assist in annual statutory audits, assist in internal audits when required
• Balance sheet account reconciliations
• Reconciliations of multi-currency intercompany accounts
• Working closely with other departments to provide business support (information requests, KPI reporting and business case preparation)
• Continuous improvement of Finance processes and management reporting

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A professional qualification or part-qualified status in accounting (e.g. ACCA, CIMA). Finalist
• Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders and Heads of Departments

Job Offer

• A Competitive Salary Plus Bonus Scheme.
• Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, including 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days, and your birthday off.
• Standard 37.5-hour working week for a good work-life balance.

This Management Accountant role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career in accounting and finance. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now.