Management Accountant

Salary: £35,000 per annum to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience Location: Birmingham City Centre Hours: 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday – office based 5 days per week 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for a role where you can take real ownership and make a difference?

We’re working with a growing business in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter who are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join a small, collaborative Finance team. This is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave and is a hands-on opportunity with genuine responsibility across management accounts, overhead analysis, stock reporting, month-end processes and commercial finance.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and key stakeholders across the wider business, using financial and system data to provide insight, improve reporting and help drive more efficient processes.

This role would suit someone who is inquisitive, analytical and commercially minded, who enjoys understanding how things work and isn't afraid to challenge processes and suggest improvements.

As the Management Accountant, you will be

Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit & loss and balance sheet reporting

Preparing monthly journals covering stock, depreciation, accruals and prepayments

Reviewing overheads across 10 to 15 departments, including variance analysis and commentary

Supporting the Operations and Manufacturing teams with the stock take process

Preparing weekly and monthly inventory reports and KPIs

Supporting the year-end audit through the preparation of relevant information

Completing monthly FX revaluations

Preparing statutory submissions including VAT and ONS returns

Supporting product setup, costing and pricing within the ERP system

Working with key stakeholders to improve reporting and processes using system data

Providing wider ad hoc support across the Finance function

As the Management Accountant, you will have

Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA / ACA status

At least 2 years’ general ledger accounting experience

Strong Excel and data management skills

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

The confidence to communicate with and influence stakeholders across the business

An analytical and inquisitive approach, with a genuine interest in understanding the numbers behind the business

A proactive attitude towards improving processes, controls and efficiency

You may have experience in any of the following roles: Assistant Accountant, Part Qualified Accountant, Finance Analyst, Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Assistant

Apply now or contact Helen at PropRec Finance for more information.