Qualified Accountant: Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Clear progression opportunities

Company benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join our client’s established and growing Finance Team. You will own key accounting responsibilities, delivering accurate reporting, analysis and continuous improvement.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis, with involvement in year-end and statutory reporting. Strong Excel and ERP experience (Sage/Xero/SAP) are essential, as is effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified and eligible to practice.
• Experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably in a commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, month-end and financial reporting.
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with Sage, Xero or SAP.
• Analytical thinker with high attention to detail.
• Good communication with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and month-end journals.
• Assist year-end statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Produce financial reports for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties on financial matters.
• Identify improvements to processes, controls and reporting.
• Support ad hoc analysis and projects within the Finance Team.
• Ensure records comply with accounting standards and procedures.

Skills

Management accounts

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Sage

Xero

SAP

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

SAP

Job description

Recruitment Solutions (North West) Ltd is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join our client’s established and growing Finance Team. You will own key accounting responsibilities, delivering accurate reporting, analysis and continuous improvement.

You will lead monthly management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis, with involvement in year-end and statutory reporting. Strong Excel and ERP experience (Sage/Xero/SAP) are essential, as is effective communication with stakeholders.