Management Accountant FTC 6 months

Agility Resoucing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Management Accountant for a six-month contract in Manchester. The role involves supporting financial operations and reporting under the Financial Controller, ensuring data accuracy and compliance, while driving insight and efficiency in business performance. Candidates should be qualified accountants with experience using Sage 200 and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Self-private medical

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant status required.
• Proficiency in Sage 200 or similar accounting software is essential.
• Experience with multiple currencies required.

Responsibilities

• Complete and manage accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Own and manage Sales and Purchase ledger with complete accuracy.
• Provide financial insight to drive business decisions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial insight

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Up to £50000 per annum + Plus + Plus + Plus

Location

United Kingdom,--Manchester

Job Type

Contract

Description

Management Accountant

Manchester Northern Quarter

Flexible & Hybrid

We are delighted to be working a worldwide brand that due to growth are now seeking a Management Accountant to join them to help them with a discreet project to expand the company offering.

This is a six month fixed contact reporting into the Financial Controller and supporting the transformation.

Support the Finance Project Manager in all aspects of Finance.

• 100% accuracy of data within Sage including cost and selling prices
• Management accounts completed on time with, no errors.
• Receipts and payments processed on time in full and to payment terms.
• Make sure statutory and internal reporting is completed in full, accurately and on time - produce month-end, and month-end management accounts & reports to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver financial insight to the business to drive decision-making (profitable P&L, cash on target and balance sheet delivery).
• Pro-actively review and analyse business performance versus relevant KPIs and drive action where necessary.
• Ensure business data in Sage is 100% accurate 100% of the time for nominal ledger, customers, suppliers, and stock.
• Own and manage the Sales and Purchase ledger and make sure it is 100% accurate.
• Manage Credit Control ensuring payment to agreed terms.
• Manage periodic supplier payments.
• Manage cashflow including forex payments and receipts.
• Provide analysis to support and challenge the supply chain and operational teams to deliver their budgets. Develop ways to automate processes to make them more efficient.
• Support the Innovation team in tracking project spend and meeting profitability targets.
• Ensure the company is always professionally represented, both inside and outside the business, to ensure legal compliance.

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software with multiple currencies.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel to high level, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with all functions and levels of seniority within AAF
• Perseverance and the ability to handle setbacks confidently, High levels of resilience and robustness

Package and Benefits:

• Base Salary: up to £50,000
• Self-private medical

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