Management Accountant

Description:

Management Accountant

Solihull (3 Days Office / 2 Days Hybrid)
Up to £47,000 + Christmas Bonus + Study Support
24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Permanent, Full-Time

About the Company

We're partnering with a successful and rapidly expanding UK business that has grown significantly through both acquisition and organic growth. As the organisation continues to evolve, an opportunity has arisen for a talented Management Accountant to join the finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to accelerate their development within a supportive environment. The role offers exposure well beyond traditional management accounting, including acquisitions, business integration, commercial finance, statutory reporting and finance transformation projects, alongside full study support to help you achieve your professional qualification.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts process for a number of group entities while providing financial insight and support to key stakeholders across the business.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience, take on increasing responsibility and progress their career within a growing group.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Analyse financial performance and explain variances against budget and forecast
Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, payroll, fixed assets and intercompany transactions
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting processes
Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting standards
Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audits
Support VAT returns and other reporting requirements
Business partner with operational managers across assigned entities
Assist with acquisitions, integrations and finance projects
Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiencies
Support the ongoing development of financial systems and automation initiatives

About You

We're looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced and evolving environment and is eager to continue developing their accounting career.

Essential Skills & Experience

Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards qualification)
Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts
Strong balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience
Experience working within a multi-entity, group, SME or mid-market environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing finance function

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £47,000
Study support package
Christmas bonus
Hybrid working arrangement
Growing and ambitious business environment
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects
Involvement in acquisitions and business integration activities
Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
Broad, varied role with increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow
Excellent opportunity to develop into a more senior finance position over time

Apply Now

If you're a part-qualified accountant looking for a role that offers genuine progression, excellent exposure across a growing group, and support to complete your professional qualification, we'd love to hear from you.

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