Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting a Management Accountant for a hybrid role near Cannock. The position focuses on hands‑on accounting, delivering monthly management accounts and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate will be professionally qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and liaising with auditors. The role offers a permanent contract and a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Multi-site management accounts experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Support year‑end processes, including liaising with auditors.
• Provide financial analysis to assist decision‑making across the business.
• Maintain and develop strong financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other statutory filings.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder communication

Multi-site accounting

Audit liaison

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

As a Management Accountant in the retail industry, based near Cannock, you'll play a vital role in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting to support business decisions.

This is a hands-on role that keeps the accounting and finance department running smoothly.

Client Details

This role is within the retail industry and is based near Cannock.

They are looking for a qualified Management Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a hybrid opportunity paying up to £55,000 near Cannock.

For the successful Management Accountant, this is a fantastic opportunity to be joining a growing business and is an exciting time to join them following recent acquisitions.

Description

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, providing insights on variances.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Support year‑end processes, including liaising with auditors.
• Provide financial analysis to assist decision‑making across the business.
• Maintain and develop strong financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial planning initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other statutory filings.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial analysis.
• Multi site Management Accounts experience.
• Able to drive is essential.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• An understanding of financial regulations and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days remote).