Management Accountant FTC

Hays Senior Finance; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Senior Finance is looking for a Management Accountant for a dynamic UK-based food manufacturing company. This 15-month fixed-term contract offers a hybrid working arrangement. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates should have significant finance experience and be studying toward a professional qualification.

Benefits

Subsidised gym membership

Medicash health plan

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance/accounting role.
• Proficient in accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management account packs.
• Conduct monthly cost analysis and reviews.
• Oversee cashflow forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Sage 5000

Job description

Management Accountant (15-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Hybrid - Office Based with Remote Flexibility 2 days a week
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annumHoliday Allowance: 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays

About the Role


A dynamic and growing UK-based food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join its finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role offers a mix of office-based work and remote flexibility, ideal for professionals looking to contribute to a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management account packs
• Conduct monthly cost analysis and reviews
• Manage prepayments, accruals, and journal entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee cashflow forecasting
• Supervise and support junior finance staff
• Prepare month-end accounts including profit and loss statements

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance/accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
• Experience with financial systems, ideally
  Sage 5000
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Studying towards a finance qualification (e.g. AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Subsidised gym membership
• Medicash health plan
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)

Interested? Click apply now!

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