Management Accountant (hybrid)

Michael Page; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days home working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a proactive Management Accountant in Doncaster. You will join the management accounting team while studying ACCA/CIMA/AAT and have a real chance to step up within a well‑established client.

The role is office-based with 2 days per week home working and a commitment to career progression. Key duties include monthly management accounts for two entities, month‑end journals and reconciliations, supervising the Accounts Assistant, and collaborating with non‑finance

Qualifications

• Be actively studying ACCA, CIMA or AAT.
• Have some experience in management accounts and month end processes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis for two trading entities.
• Perform month-end activities: journals, reconciliations, control account reviews.
• Support supervision and training of the Accounts Assistant.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA/CIMA/AAT studying

Tools

Excel

Job description

This would be a great opportunity for an accounting professional who is actively studying ACCA, CIMA or AAT and has some experience of working in management accounts, but is seeking a role that will allow them to step up and develop their experience further. Our client has a proven track record of progressing finance employees internally, so it would be a fabulous opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to progress.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading and well established business. It is an employee centric business that is committed to inclusion and celebrates diversity. It offers employees opportunities to progress internally, a plethora of benefits and rewards, and actively encourages employees to have a great work life balance. You will be based from the office 3 days PW, which is based in Doncaster.

Description

As Management Accountant you will be reporting into a qualified Senior Management Accountant who has progressed within the business. You will be working as part of the management accounting team, but will be working closely with the wider finance function and non-finance stakeholders within the business. Your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts with analysis for two trading entities.
• Completing month-end activities, including journals, reconciliations and control account reviews.
• Supporting with the supervision, training and support of the Accounts Assistant.
• Working closely with Commercial Finance, Accounts Payable and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy of financial information.
• Acting as the finance contact for non-finance stakeholders, and providing support on accounting processes, which will include weekly meetings to discuss the numbers.
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts across the Group and investigating any variances.
• Supporting the preparation of the weekly cashflow forecast.
• Maintaining clear and up-to-date process documentation to support robust financial controls.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis
• Supporting with continuous improvement projects that help drive business performance.

Profile

To apply for this position, you will:

• Be currently studying an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA or AAT)
• Have some experience of working in management accounts and month end processes
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Have the ability to work as part of a fast paced and dynamic business

Job Offer

• £35,000 - £38,000
• 2 days PW home working
• Opportunities to progress internally in the future
• Training and support
• Free on site parking
• Flexible start and finish hours
• Study support for an accounting qualification, which includes 2 days off per exam
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to buy 5 more
• Enhanced family leave
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Discounts with major retailers
• Electric vehicle lease scheme