Commercial Management Accountant

Axon Moore are working with a Rochdale based, PE backed business to recruit a nearly qualified ACCA/CIMA Management Accountant to their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and successful company who are looking to bring in a Commercial Management Accountant.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Management Accountant as well as a strong commercial acumen. The role will see you managing two direct reports and you will report to the Financial Controller and CFO. You will oversee the day-to-day transactional accounting responsibilities and ensure the timely production of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.

Salary & Benefits:

£43-50k DOE, hybrid working options, 35 hour week, pension, 25 days holiday plus your birthday and bank holidays, health and well-being app, free parking and retail discounts.

Responsibilities include:

• Production of the monthly Management Accounts including group consolidation.
• Managing two team members and ensuring the month end close is completed according to schedule and deadlines.
• Monthly reconciliations, journals and P&L management.
• Preparation of the board packs with the required reporting and analysis.
• Providing financial support to the various department leads including P&L analysis.
• Responsible for the annual budget prep and re-forecasting where required.
• VAT returns completed on schedule.
• Involvement in refinancing and acquisition activities.
• Preparation of annual audit and tax information.
• Preparation of specific and ad-hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders and investors.
• Other ad hoc duties on request.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role in a commercial setting.
• Nearly or newly ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified.
• Experience managing a team would be beneficial.
• Experience with Sage 200 (beneficial) and Advanced Excel skills (essential).
• Good commercial awareness and able to influence at all levels.
• Hands on with experience in all elements of the role.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail.
• Work in a mature, courteous and professional manner
• Strong interpersonal skills – approachable and down to earth with good communication skills

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore