Management Accountant

Posted 16 April 2024
Salary £35000 - £45000 per annum
LocationManchester
Discipline Qualified Finance
ReferenceLC/38759/MANC
Contact NameLauren Chapman

Job description

Management Accountant | Manchester | Up to £45k + benefits | Study Support| Hybrid

I am delighted to be working alongside a highly progressive PE backed E-commerce business based in central Manchester who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their business. This role reports into the Financial Controller and with mentorship and no future plans to recruit above this level provides a clear pathway to Finance Manager within the next 12/18 months. The ideal candidate for this role will be Part Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) or QBE with experience working in a fast-paced environment. Retail experience would be advantageous but not necessary.

Responsibilities:
  • Preparation of Month End Accounts including P&L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
  • Work with commercial colleagues to produce the budgets and forecasts for the contracts, monitoring performance against agreed targets and KPI’s
  • Ensure compliance with all financial controls, processes and regulatory framework.
  • Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike
Requirements:
  • Part Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) or QBE
  • Accounting experience, ideally in a commercial finance role
  • Cashflow management
  • Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes