PQ Management Accountant

Rebus Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK recruitment agency is seeking a Part Qualified Management Accountant in Greater London. This role involves producing monthly management accounts, monitoring transactional processing, and developing KPI reporting while gaining valuable exposure to both financial and commercial reporting. Ideal candidates will be working towards their CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications and possess experience in transactional accounting. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently studying CIMA / ACCA / ACA, ideally at later stages.
• Proven experience in transactional accounting and month-end reporting.
• Familiarity with month-end reporting routines.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and provide commentary.
• Monitor accuracy of transactional processing and reconciliations.
• Compile expenditure reports and set budgets with department heads.
• Monitor stock control and ensure accountability.
• Develop and report on KPI metrics related to products.
• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow daily.
• Improve processes and controls within the finance function.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

KPI development

ERP systems

Budgeting

KPI reporting

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA (in progress)

Job description

Are you a Part Qualified Management Accountant looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to join a business where you can progress as you study further?

Our client is a large business based in Preston who are looking for a PQ Management Accountant to join the finance team and produce the month end management reporting pack.

The role offers the candidate a chance to progress as they look to qualify in the next 12 months, with a supportive team who can offer mentorship for your professional growth. You will gain experience of both financial and commercial reporting and exposure to the Board of Directors as well as UK and European reporting exposure.

Responsibilities

• Producing monthly management accounts and providing commentary for the UK financial controller.
• Monitoring the accuracy of the transactional processing and associated month end reconciliations.
• Compiling expenditure reports and working with department heads to set budgets and monitor costs.
• Monitoring the stock control, movements and levels with tight controls and developing accountability.
• Developing the KPI reporting suite with particular focus on product trends, margin reporting, gross margin and customer trends while successfully reporting on the variances.
• Accruals / Prepayments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring the cashflow balances daily.
• Experience of working with an ERP system and ideally a history of improving controls and processes.
• Although your role will be mainly focused on finance, you will also be involved across the business in developing the accountability of expenditure and cost management with decision makers.

Qualifications

• Working towards qualifying in the profession through the study of CIMA / ACCA / ACA, ideally you will be past half way or at the later stages of study, however you must be able to demonstrate previous experience within transactional accounting and associated month-end reporting routines.

If you are interested in this role or wish to discuss your CV, then please apply to Rachel Mitson at Rebus Recruitment Ltd and we would be happy to review your application.

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