Management Accountant

Management Accountant

StockportOffice-based, Monday to Friday, 9-5pm£45,000 - £55,000

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a regulated financial services business. This role is office-based and reports directly to the Financial Controller and will play a crucial role in supporting the financial health and decision-making processes of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision and Administration: Assist with the supervision of the Administration Department, working closely with the Financial Controller and Administration Supervisor to ensure correct guidelines are followed in the process of refunds and Direct Debits.
• Management Accounts Preparation: preparation of monthly management accounts for the Directors to aid in decision-making.
• Financial Analysis: Analyse and review trends and variances across the management accounts, interlinking financial and non-financial data to interpret business performance and enhance business understanding.
• Audit Coordination: Coordinate with external auditors in the production of the Group’s financial statements.
• Payment Processing: Process and approve payments via various internet banking applications and cheques.
• External Liaison: Liaise with banking providers and other external suppliers.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Provide support and guidance to the wider company regarding relationships with suppliers to ensure value for money.
• Client Support: Assist Client Managers with financial aspects of client relationships.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA, or CIMA with 5 plus years post qualification experience in a UK business ideally financial services or regulated business
• Educated to degree standard with good numeracy and literacy qualifications.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to deliver to set deadlines.
• Preferred knowledge of Sage 200 but not essential.