Our client is an SME wholesale company based in Newton-Le-Willows, who are looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join…
Management Accountant
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Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, high-performing finance team.
This is a broad and commercially focused role, offering responsibility across management reporting, financial analysis, forecasting and business partnering, while supporting key financial decision-making across the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their career within a dynamic environment.
Please note: this is a fast-moving process and applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is encouraged.
Key Responsibilities
Management Information & Reporting
Prepare relevant profit and loss and balance sheet postings to ensure accurate recording of revenue, costs and balance sheet items, including reconciliations across key financial systems and control activities.
Manage revenue, direct costs and overheads across assigned business areas.
Deliver month-end close processes, ensuring journals are posted and accounts reconciled to achieve materially accurate results.
Maintain detailed revenue and cost trackers, escalating issues where appropriate and ensuring identified risks and opportunities are reflected in budgets and forecasts.
Produce regular departmental reporting packs and financial deliverables, ensuring variances are understood and clearly explained.
Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and historical analysis, communicating findings and recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
Perform headcount reconciliations between financial ledgers and supporting records, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Support
Build strong working relationships across finance and the wider business
Provide financial insight and guidance to budget holders
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Assist stakeholders in understanding financial performance and key variances
Work collaboratively with planning and commercial teams to support accurate financial forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes and financial controls
Support system enhancements and process efficiencies
Contribute to the development of best practice across the finance function
Provide guidance and support to junior team members where required
Skills & Experience
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Strong management accounting experience within a fast-paced environment or audit background
Experience using financial systems and reporting tools
Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure
Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
Commercial awareness and strong problem-solving ability
Company & Role Analysis
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