Management Accountant

Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fixed-Term (6 months)
Salary: 45,000 per annum

Job Description

Our client, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Management Accountant to, manage the day-to-day finances of the division, produce monthly management accounts, and provide financial insights to drive efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant

Oversee divisional finances, including management accounts, budgets, and reporting analysis.
Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring all financial information is aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements.
Analyse profit and loss, identify underperformance, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.
Support stakeholders with limited financial knowledge by presenting complex data in an understandable manner.
Manage budgets and forecasts, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Challenge and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency across the group.
Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and ensuring financial compliance.
Produce detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management.
Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation as required.
Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as directed by senior leadership.

Key Skills and Qualifications of a Management Accountant

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or full qualified.
Proven experience in management accounting.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on management reporting.
Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel to an advanced level.
Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software.
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues.
Familiarity with UK accounting standards and practices.
Experience in a contract or project-based role is advantageous.

For more information please contact Katie at First Base Employment.