Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 45,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Birmingham
- Date: 12 hours ago
Description:
Management Accountant - Birmingham - up to £45k
We are proud to be assisting our busy Birmingham client with their appointment of a Management Accountant.
This role offers the opportunity to become an important part of finance function, combining strong management accounting fundamentals with hands-on financial processes and continuous improvement.
The role will be focused on production of management accounts, analysis and balance sheet control, with the remaining time involving ownership and oversight of other day-to-day finance processes.
Role of a Management Accountant:
Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations and analysis for the period-end process.
Assist with monthly reporting and provide meaningful analysis of financial performance.
Investigate variances and unusual movements, working with colleagues across thebusiness where appropriate.
Maintain strong control over balance sheet accounts
Support the continued development of management information and reporting as the needs of the business evolve.
Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis to support the Finance team and wider business.
Take ownership of the fixed asset register and associated accounting.
Oversee the Barclaycard and staff expenses process, ensuring appropriate controls and timely processing.
Oversee utilities billing and provide finance support during contract renewals.
Complete National Statistics reporting and other relevant statutory submissions.
Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns when required.
Assist with the external audit process, providing schedules, supporting documentation and responding to queries.
Details:
Salary: up to £45k
Location - Erdington, Birmingham
Office based role, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday
38 hours per week - 8.30am - 5pm monday to thursday and 8.30am-4pm friday.
Growth opportunities
£2000 annual study support
22 days annual leave, increasing after qualifying period
Optional healthcare benefits
50% staff discount
Requirements of a Management Accountant:
Experience of working through periods of business or finance-function change would be advantageous.
Knowledge of Pegasus Opera would be beneficial but is not essential.
The successful candidate will ideally be qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or be able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
Experience preparing or contributing significantly to monthly management accounts.
Balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience.
Good analytical skills, with the ability to investigate financial information and identify issues.
Strong Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload and consistently meet deadlines.
Confidence working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
A willingness to take ownership of both management accounting responsibilities and practical finance processes.
A continuous-improvement mindset and an interest in making processes more efficient and effective.
The ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues.
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