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Management Accountant
We are seeking to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant with a proven track record in delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis within a fast-paced environment, to join a highly respected freight & logistics business. This is a key role within the finance team, responsible for delivering insightful financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring the smooth running of month-end processes.
The successful candidate will play a critical part in driving commercial performance, providing financial analysis to senior stakeholders, and supporting ongoing improvements within the finance function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the month-end process, including the preparation of management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Produce detailed variance analysis on key financial drivers such as customer numbers, consumption volumes, pricing, and costs
- Prepare and deliver monthly financial performance reports for executive and Board-level review
- Lead the preparation of year-end audit files and act as the main point of contact for external auditors
- Prepare VAT and corporate tax returns in coordination with Group tax advisors
- Manage cost allocations, pricing structures, and transfers
- Provide financial modelling and analysis to support the commercial team, particularly around customer demand, costing, and margin strategy
Ideal Skills and Experience:
- CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified or Part Qualified
- Experience in a finance role, with business partnering experience at senior stakeholder level
- Strong understanding of financial and management accounting practices
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in MS Office tools
- Experience using financial accounting software (e.g.SAGE)
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on delivering actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders
In return the role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing organisation with a dynamic and supportive finance team. You’ll be involved in key commercial decision-making and have the chance to make a tangible impact on the company’s financial performance.
