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Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves managing day-to-day finances for an entrepreneurial business turning over just over £15 million, with ambitions to reach £25 million in the next few years.
  • Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in management accounting and be ACA/ACCA/ACIMA qualified or equivalent.
  • Responsibilities include month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and conducting financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for progression as the Finance Director plans to reduce hours, allowing this role to evolve into a Head of Finance position.
  • The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess strong analytical skills, with knowledge of Sage 50 being desirable.

Supported by a part-time Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the day to day Finances for the business. Over the next 18-24 months, the Finance Director plans to reduce his hours with the business which will allow this role to grow into a Head of Finance role.

Client Details

My client are an entrepreneurial, owner managed business based in the City Centre that are now turning over just over £15 million and have ambitions to get to £25 million in the next few years. They have seen continuous growth over the past 5 years and having recently moved into a new office in Manchester City Centre.

Description

  • Month-end reporting and ownership of budgeting and forecasting
  • Prepare detailed financial reports, budgets, and forecast models
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic business decisions
  • Analysis of balance sheet and profit & loss statements
  • Monitor cash flow, reconcile accounts, and maintain financial records
  • Credit control and Payment runs
  • VAT returns and liaise with Payroll bureau
  • Develop and maintain financial performance dashboards and reporting mechanisms
  • Automate and develop the transaction side of the accounts
  • Integrate Sales Orders, Sales Change Order, and Project Budget process between accounts and project management team
  • Assist in cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and special projects as required
  • Provide actionable financial insights to senior management

Profile

  • ACA/ACCA/ACIMA qualified or equivalent
  • 3-5 years of experience in management accounting
  • Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards
  • Self-motivated, proactive, dedicated and organised individual to join the committed team in the pursuit of excellence
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Knowledge of Sage 50 would be desirable

Job Offer

A competitive salary, with an opportunity for progression and a chance to add value quickly in an owner-managed, SME environment.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.