Management Accountant (Antrim)

Reed; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to own the monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting, and oversee day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment. You will produce management accounts, P&L, balance sheets and cash flow reports, perform variance analysis, and drive improvements in financial controls and reporting.

The role requires ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent, proven management accounting experience, advanced Excel and ERP familiarity, and strong

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Produce P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Conduct variance analysis with clear commentary.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting; monitor performance against budget.
• Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals; enforce controls.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand cost drivers.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Management Accountant (Antrim)

£45,000 - £55,000 - Antrim - Full-time - Office Based

Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Financial Reporting:
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
  • Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Transactional Oversight:
  • Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals.
  • Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to.
• Operational & Commercial Support:
  • Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance.
  • Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
• Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.