Management Accountant

This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to support financial operations within a professional services organisation. Based in Macclesfield, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective cost management.

Client Details

Michael Page are working with an industry leading business based in Knutsford as they go through a period of continued growth. This Accountant role will be crucial in providing timely and accurate financial information for operating businesses and for Group reporting.

Description

Duties include:

• Completion of month end, seeing the process through from start to finish
• Preparation and posting of invoices, cashbooks and journals
• Using the trial balance to create a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statement
• Providing useful insight and commentary via variance analysis of actual performance versus budget
• Balance sheet reconciliations and completion of group reporting pack
• Management of debtors and credit control
• Work closely with our operational business leaders to provide financial support
• Work closely with the FP&A Manager on production of budgets and forecasts, including weekly cash forecasting
• Banking and payments, including monthly payment run
• KPI reporting for operational businesses
• Preparation of audit information
• Statutory accounts and tax, including corporation tax and VAT returns
• Adhere to Group policies and promote best practice around the Group

Profile

The candidate should have:

• Previous experience within a similar role - Required
• Experience liaising with senior stakeholders - Required
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel Required
• ACCA/CIMA part-qualified - Desirable
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Job Offer

This role will offer:

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum.
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• 25 days annual leave
• Flexibility around working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Access to continuous professional development and training resources.
• Study support package