Management Accountant

Salary: £40k - £45k based on experience

Location: Staffordshire

management accounts function for a major logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely information on all operations to the respective Management teams. This role requires a professional who can bring numbers to life in a clear manner for non-finance users, demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills.

Lead the management accounts function for UK & Ireland operations
Provide accurate and timely operational information
Work closely with Financial Controller and Financial Accountant

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, your primary responsibility will be leading the management accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely submission of reports. You will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller, assisting in presenting monthly results to the Management team. Your role will also involve preparing P&L forecasts, assisting with annual budgets, maintaining account software integrity, and supporting cost reduction projects. This role requires regular travel to other UK sites, providing support from a Finance perspective.

Production of accurate monthly management accounts for both the UK and Ireland
Supporting the Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller to present monthly results to the Management team
Preparing P&L forecasts on a timely and accurate basis
Assisting with the production of annual budgets
Maintaining the integrity of the accounts software and associated supporting TMS's master data
Supporting ad-hoc projects to improve processes or reduce costs within the organisation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position is someone who has experience in a similar role and is actively studying their CIMA / ACCA qualification. You should have an excellent working knowledge of accounting systems and experience in balance sheet reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel at a medium/advanced level is essential. Strong influencing, written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability to deliver to deadlines.

Actively studying CIMA / ACCA
Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems
Experience in balance sheet reconciliations
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel at medium / advanced level
Strong influencing, written and oral communication skills
Ability to deliver to deadlines

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global active logistics service provider that serves solutions for every logistical challenge. They strive for a better world where quality of life is improved, and social equity is reality. They look for people who live their caring spirit, reliability, entrepreneurship, forward thinking and are bold enough to bring new ideas to perspectives.

What's next:

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Apply Today by clicking on the link. Please note, successful candidates will be required to show evidence of their right to work in the UK before their commencement of employment.

This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.