Management Accountant

Accept Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Accept Recruitment in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join a growing finance team. The role offers ownership of core finance processes, supporting business reporting and compliance in a permanent position.

The successful candidate will have AAT (or equivalent), advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills, with experience in UK VAT and double-entry bookkeeping. This role is on-site in Wolverhampton with a salary up to £39,000.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in an accounts department.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated and analytical.
• Expert knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Working knowledge of VAT regulations and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Sales ledger management, credit control and customer credit vetting.
• Month-end close and quarterly VAT returns.
• Preparing management accounts - accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Fixed Asset Register and depreciation.
• Cost of sales analysis, WIP review, stock verification and valuation.
• Supporting annual budgeting and statistical reporting.
• Producing daily/weekly/monthly reports for senior management.
• Driving process automation and improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

CIMA (newly qualified)

Tools

Sage Line 50 / Payroll

Job description

Management Accountant | Wolverhampton | Up to £39,000

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge? We're hiring for a growing finance team based in Wolverhampton, offering the chance to own a broad range of core finance processes and make a real impact on business reporting and compliance.

The Role:

• Bank reconciliations and weekly cash flow forecasting
• Sales ledger management, credit control and customer credit vetting
• Month-end close and quarterly VAT returns
• Preparing management accounts - accruals, prepayments, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations
• Fixed Asset Register and depreciation
• Cost of sales analysis, WIP review, stock verification and valuation
• Supporting annual budgeting and statistical reporting
• Producing daily/weekly/monthly reports for senior management
• Driving process automation and improvement

What You'll Need:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent) - essential
• Proven experience in an accounts department
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication skills, self-motivated and analytical
• Expert knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Working knowledge of VAT regulations and UK GAAP

Desirable:

• CIMA (newly qualified)
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Sage Line 50 / Payroll experience

Location: Wolverhampton

Salary: Up to £39,000

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent