Management Accountant

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a fully qualified accountant to provide essential financial support and analysis. The role encompasses responsibilities such as stock reconciliation, cost management, and collaboration with operational teams to enhance performance metrics. Suitable candidates will be analytical and possess advanced Excel skills, contributing to a transformative environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in complex environments required.
• Proactive and confident in both team and independent settings.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support and reporting across business locations.
• Perform monthly stock reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting activities in collaboration with operations teams.

Skills

Cost Control

Stock Reconciliation

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant or QBE

Tools

Sage

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic and fast-evolving organisation undergoing significant transformation. You'll be partnering closely with key operational and commercial stakeholders across to provide critical financial support and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting support and reporting across business locations
• Perform monthly stock reconciliations and related financial analysis
• Create and refine standard costings to inform pricing and commercial decisions
• Develop and manage key performance indicators for senior leadership reporting
• Lead forecasting and budgeting activities in collaboration with operations teams
• Contribute to systems improvements and continuous process enhancement
• Support strategic finance projects and stakeholder engagement across departments

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (or QBE) with hands-on experience in complex environments
• Skilled in cost control, stock reconciliation, and financial modelling
• Proactive, analytical, and confident working autonomously or within a team
• Adept communicator, comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance colleagues
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills; familiarity with integrated systems preferred

Desirable Extras:

• Experience with project-based accounting
• Familiarity with Sage or similar cloud-based software
• Previous exposure to high-growth businesses or fast-paced sectors

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