Management Accountant (12 Month FTC)

Mitchell Adam Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

Competitive salary

Autonomy in role

Exposure to senior decision makers

Job summary

A recruitment agency is partnering with a business in Stoke-on-Trent to find a Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this mid-senior level role, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts and provide financial analysis to senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified accountants with strong experience in management accounting, confident in communicating financial information. The salary range is £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience, offering significant autonomy and exposure to senior decision makers.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or qualified by experience.
• Strong experience in a senior management accounting role is necessary.
• Confidently present financial information to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts and oversee the reporting timetable.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis to senior stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Act as a key point of contact between finance and the wider business.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Qualified by experience accepted

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a business in the Stoke-on-Trent area that is seeking a Management Accountant to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is suited to an experienced accountant who can add value quickly and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

The position will take ownership of the monthly management accounts and oversee the reporting timetable. You will provide meaningful financial analysis to senior stakeholders and support decision making across the business. The role will also involve budgeting and forecasting and improving the quality of financial insight available to the leadership team.

You will act as a key point of contact between finance and the wider business and will be expected to communicate financial information clearly and confidently. A strong technical background is essential along with the ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of monthly management accounts and oversee the reporting timetable.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis to senior stakeholders and support decision making across the business.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and improve the quality of financial insight for leadership teams.
• Act as a key point of contact between finance and the wider business and communicate financial information clearly and confidently.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). Candidates qualified by experience will be accepted.
• Strong experience in a senior management accounting role.
• Confident presenting financial information to senior stakeholders.

What you will receive

• A 12-month fixed-term contract in a senior and visible finance role.
• A salary of £50,000 to £55,000 depending on experience.
• The opportunity to add immediate value within a commercially focused business.
• Autonomy and exposure to senior decision makers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Hospitality

Note: Referrals and location updates are part of the job posting feed but are not required details for this role.