Management Accountant

1 hour ago
Full-time
On-site
North West
£45,000 - £55,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

BLACKBURN AREA

£45,000-£55,000

THE OPPORTUNITY

A growing business is looking to appoint an ambitious Management Accountant to support the next stage of its commercial development.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate management information while providing commercial support across the wider business. The role offers exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, business planning and investment projects, as well as the usual management accounting responsibilities.

The position would suit a newly qualified accountant or someone in the final stages of their qualification. As the business and finance team continue to grow, there will be genuine scope to take on additional responsibility and progress your career even further.

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE

Preparing monthly management accounts within agreed reporting deadlines
Completing profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations
Producing monthly variance analysis and KPI reports
Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts
Monitoring cash flow and assisting with financial planning
Preparing board packs and other reports for senior management
Providing clear financial information to support commercial and operational decisions
Assisting with the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors
Reviewing and improving financial systems, processes and internal controls
Supporting investment projects and other business initiatives
Providing financial analysis and ad hoc support across the wider group
Working closely with the Finance Director and senior management teamTHE PERSON

Be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or approaching qualification
Have strong technical accounting knowledge
Be confident preparing management accounts, forecasts and balance sheet reconciliations
Have strong Excel skills and be comfortable working with financial data
Be commercially aware and able to identify the key points behind the figures
Communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance colleagues
Have excellent attention to detail and a consistent approach to accuracy
Be organised and able to manage several priorities within reporting deadlines
Take a proactive approach to solving problems and improving existing processes
Be comfortable working in a busy and growing business
Manufacturing experience would be helpful but is not essential
Candidates making their first move from accountancy practice will also be consideredTO APPLY

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to join a growing business, gain broad commercial exposure and develop towards a senior finance leadership position. Please send your application through the advert below.

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