Management Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Management Accountant in Wilmslow. The role includes month end accounting for multiple entities and delivering financial insights to stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have an accounting qualification and experience in preparing management accounts. A competitive salary between £38,000 and £42,000, along with professional development opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Study Support

Private health-care

Generous holiday entitlement

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Management Accountant should have a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience in preparing financial reports is required.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Month end accounting for five entities.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs for the Board.
• Deliver financial information to stakeholders.

Skills

Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Experience in preparing management accounts

Proficiency in accounting software

Intermediate Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Job description

Overview

• Management Accountant
• Well established, highly progressive and market leading organisation

About Our Client

Working for a well established, highly progressive and market leading organisation with a great culture and reputation.

Job Description

• Month end accounting for five entities, including income recognition and posting of journals to recognise accrued income and cost accruals
• Monthly commentary to explain variances in actuals against forecast
• Balance sheet reconciliations across all balance sheet accounts and entities on a monthly basis
• Work closely with other members of the Finance team, including:
• • The Financial Controller in the preparation of the monthly reporting packs for the Board;
  • The Financial planning & analysis team in the preparation of budgets and forecasts; and
  • The Finance Assistant who is responsible for processing invoices and raising payments
• Deliver financial information to other stakeholders across the business, including heads of department, to monitor their spend
• Challenge areas of underperformance through discussion with stakeholders across the business
• Strive for continuous business process improvement
• Can also be involved in ad-hoc projects and initiatives, for example new system implementation and statutory accounts preparation

The Successful Applicant

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Proficiency in accounting software and intermediate Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £38000 to £42000 per annum.
• Study Support
• Private health-care
• Generous holiday entitlement and supportive company culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A permanent role

If you are a skilled Management Accountant looking for your next challenge in Wilmslow, apply now to take the next step in your career.