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Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance Department in Shrewsbury.
  • The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional certification such as CIMA or ACCA, along with proven experience in a similar role.
  • Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, performing variance analyses, assisting with budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with GAAP principles.
  • The position offers a competitive salary package and generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, plus bank holidays.
  • Candidates should be prepared for a fully onsite role with working hours from 8am to 5pm and fortnightly travel to Somerset.

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance Department in Shrewsbury. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial information to aid in strategic decision-making.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established organisation within the retail sector. They are a large company with a national footprint and a reputation for excellence in their field. Their focus is on providing high-quality products and services to their customers, whilst nurturing a supportive and inclusive working environment for their employees.

Description

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
  • Perform variance analyses and prepare account reconciliations
  • Audit tasks ownership
  • Assist with budget preparation and financial planning processes
  • Assist with tax audits and tax returns
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
  • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies
  • Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
  • A professional certification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) or part-qualified
  • Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role
  • Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices
  • Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software
  • Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary package
  • Generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, in addition to bank holidays.
  • Death in service benefit of 2x your salary, payable to your nominated recipient.
  • A vibrant company culture that encourages professional growth and values the well-being of its employees.
  • Fully onsite 8am - 5pm (1 hour lunch)
  • Fortnightly travel to Somerset

If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity within the retail industry in Shrewsbury, we would like to hear from you.

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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.