Management Accountant

Seymour John Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment partner in the UK is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team in Wolverhampton. This full-time office-based role involves preparing monthly management accounts, leading annual statutory accounts, and providing financial analysis for various projects. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience and be part-qualified (ACCA/AAT), with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the preparation of management and statutory accounts.
• Strong financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts with insightful analysis.
• Lead preparation of annual statutory accounts, ensuring compliance.
• Provide financial analysis for ad hoc projects.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication of financial information

Education

Part-qualified ACCA or AAT

Job description

Management Accountant | Permanent | Albrighton, Wolverhampton| Office Based | Full Time | Salary £35,000-£40,000

The Company

Seymour John are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing group of companies to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This is a key appointment to strengthen their finance team and support continued growth in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and delivering accurate monthly management accounts, including detailed profit and loss statements, variance analysis, and insightful commentary to support business performance reviews
• Leading the preparation of annual statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and liaising with external auditors during year-end processes.
• Providing financial analysis and support for ad hoc projects, including cost optimisation initiatives, pricing reviews, and profitability assessments for the sales team
• Monitoring and improving financial processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and implementing best practices across reporting and controls
• Supervising and mentoring two team members, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing finance function
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, delivering clear and timely financial insights to support strategic decisions

Personal Profile

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of key financial processes. You will have at least three years' experience in a similar role and ideally be part-qualified (ACCA or AAT). Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and confidence working with financial systems are essential. You will combine exceptional attention to detail with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders.

For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.

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