Accountant / Management Accountant

Role: Management Accountant Package: Up to £38,000 + study support Location: Trafford Park – Office based Start Date: ASAP Talent Accountancy & Finance are looking for a highly commercial Management Accountant to join an acquisitive business that offers a fantastic opportunity to develop & grow within the role whilst becoming a prominent figure in the Finance team. The basic salary for this role is up to £38k + study support & is based out of the office in Trafford Park (M17). The Role Key responsibilities: Production & delivery of monthly Management Accounts along with additional performance reporting Preparation of weekly profit reporting - identifying & explaining any variances in results across multiple departments Strong business partnering - working closely & having a presence with Operational teams to ensure free flow of information to and from the rest of the business to ultimately aid accuracy of financial information Own weekly cashflow forecasting model – preparing & reporting weekly figures to key stakeholders Annual budget setting process – initially supporting FC with this, but eventually owning this process, working with other departments - challenging, collaborating & testing figures Providing commentary to the Accounts, including variance & trend analysis Focus on continuous improvement across both the month end reporting & also processes/ways of working – aiming to add value and improve efficiencies Be visible in the business & one of the go-to people in Finance for the wider business to contact Assist with annual audit The Person We are looking for someone highly ambitious, ready to back themselves in a commercial role that touches all functions of a business. The successful person will need to be a confident communicator, someone who can come up with solutions and find ways to get buy in from colleagues and stakeholders alike with a continuous improvement mindset. The role would most likely suit a PQ Management Accountant, or Assistant Management Accountant, who wants to fast track their experience & become a prominent figure in the Finance team Experience with Sage 200 is also desirable! Someone that is very positive, up for a challenge and has a can-do attitude & approach to their work will fit in well here.