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Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£65,000 - £78,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is a well-established retail business located on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre, turning over approximately £220 million.
  • They are seeking a qualified candidate (ACA or CIMA preferred) with experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar technical accounting role, ideally with a retail or FMCG background.
  • Responsibilities include producing monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate month-end cost journals, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with a strong benefits package, reflecting the company's commitment to employee development.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent Excel skills, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, with a preference for candidates with prior experience in a similar sector.
  • A well established brand on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre
  • A high calibre team with ample of opportunity to progress

Client Details

My client are a well established Retail business that are based just outside of Manchester city centre. Currently turning over circa £220 million, they have a large e-commerce presence and are a highly profitable business. They have a strong track record of developing careers and hiring high calibre Accountants into their Finance team.

Description

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Responsible for the production of monthly management accounts

  • Ensure all month end cost journals are calculated and processed accurately and on a timely basis for key account lines in the P&L

  • Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis, investigate and resolve any variances on a timely basis

  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts

  • Develop strong working relationships with all areas of the business

  • Assist in year-end audit

  • Adhere to reporting deadlines

  • Assist with departmental and wider business projects

Profile

  • The ideal candidate will be qualified (ACA or CIMA preference) and have experience working as a Management Accountant or in a similar technical accounting role. This role would suit someone who is making a 1st time move from practice where you have been involved in the production of management accounts
  • Ideally, my client are looking for someone from a retail background or a sector such as FMCG/ Manufacturing. That being said, applications will be considered from other transferable sectors
  • Experience of Microsoft Navision or Business Central preferable
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in all outputs
  • Excellent excel skills
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Exceptional communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
  • Proactive and resilient self-starter, a team player, passionate and motivated with the ability to inspire others around them.

Job Offer

A competitive salary, with a strong benefits package

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