Management Accountant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Free parking on site

Potential for permanent opportunity

Job summary

Hays is partnering with a Wolverhampton-based business to recruit an experienced Management Accountant for an initial 6-month assignment. The role is hands-on and could lead to a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will cover month-end close including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations, manage expenses, inventory costing, fixed assets and lease accounting, and prepare intercompany and tax journals in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Experience in management accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong accuracy, deadline-driven, and proactive in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end accounting, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage expense processes and oversee inventory costing, fixed assets, and lease accounting records.
• Prepare intercompany, tax and management charge journals in line with group policies.
• Calculate key provisions (bad debt, warranty) and perform variance analysis.
• Produce and submit monthly financial data with accuracy and on time.

Skills

Month-end close processes

Accruals

Journals

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Your new company Hays are pleased to be partnering with an established Wolverhampton based business who are on the lookout for an experienced Management Accountant to join the wider finance team initially on a 6-month basis.

This is a hands-on role with the potential for a full-time permanent position for the right candidate.

We are happy to review qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA applications and QBE. Your new role Responsible for month-end accounting, including journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Manage expense processes Maintain inventory, product costing, fixed asset, and lease accounting records.

Prepare intercompany, tax, and management charge journals while ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies.

Calculate key financial provisions, including bad debt and warranty reserves.

Produced variance analysis and reporting to support business performance reviews.

Submitted monthly financial data, ensuring accuracy within deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within a Management Accountant or similar finance role, with a strong understanding of month-end close processes, accruals, journals, and a desire to implement continuous process improvement.

You will be able to work effectively to deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What you get in return

• Hybrid working
• Free parking on site
• Potential for permanent opportunity