Management Accountant Liverpool

Agility Resoucing; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK organization is seeking a Management Accountant to take charge of financial processes and reporting. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support leadership and improve financial documentation within a dynamic framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Ensure compliance with group reporting standards.

Job description

A major UK-based organisation with a turnover exceeding €80m employs over 270 people across 12 strategically located sites throughout England and Scotland. The company delivers over 220,000 consignments annually for 2,000 clients. Specialising in international freight forwarding via road, sea, and air, it serves sectors including automotive, manufacturing, and hazardous goods.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Reporting To: Senior Management Accountant

Position: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Purpose: To establish oneself as the Management Accountant within the organisation.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis, liaising with Operational Managers for turnover variances to meet strict deadlines.
• Prepare data for monthly Board meetings.
• Provide local and group commentary and reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Attend quarterly Road Manager meetings.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations within required deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with group reporting standards.
• Analyse KPI benchmarking reports and product reports.
• Reconcile leases and monitor baskets.
• Post depreciation and reconcile fixed assets.
• Prepare VAT returns and maintain relevant documentation.
• Prepare and post journals.
• Calculate estimated gross margins monthly.
• Import transactions via interface and verify imported data for accuracy.
• Assist in improving and documenting processes and procedures.
• Produce monthly reports as requested by the business.
• Perform ad hoc duties and assist with projects as required.
• Support the development of Management Accountant Air and Sea and Assistant Accountant roles.
• Complete IDL pack submissions and assist with year-end audits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact regional accountancy, finance, and HR recruiters.