Management Reporting Accountant

Axon Moore are exclusively partnering with a well established and highly regarded organisation in Preston to recruit a newly created Management Reporting Accountant position.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nearly or newly qualified accountant looking for a varied, commercially focused role that offers exposure well beyond a traditional finance role. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their experience across management reporting, data analysis, annual external reporting and the increasingly important area of sustainability.

The organisation has a fantastic culture, with a supportive and collaborative environment, alongside a high-calibre finance team that provides an excellent opportunity to learn, develop and accelerate your career.

We are looking for a high-energy, proactive and inquisitive accountant who enjoys a hands-on role and is keen to make a genuine impact. The role offers significant scope to add value, identify efficiencies, introduce new ideas and contribute to business improvement initiatives across a forward-thinking finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Producing reporting packs and dashboards for key stakeholders.
Providing financial analysis and insight to support business decision making.
Business partnering with stakeholders across multiple divisions.
Preparing and presenting financial information and reports to key stakeholders.
Contributing to projects focused on sustainability, process improvement and strategic business objectives.
Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
Supporting annual external reporting and compliance requirements.
Preparing and delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts, supported by insightful analysis and commentary.
Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects, reporting requirements and wider business improvement initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
About You

The ideal candidate will be a nearly or newly qualified accountant who is ambitious, commercially minded and keen to continue developing their career. You will be comfortable working in a hands-on environment and able to demonstrate:

Experience preparing and presenting financial information and management reports to key stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and effectively.
A proactive and inquisitive approach, with a genuine willingness to learn and develop.
The ability to adapt to changing requirements and manage competing priorities.
Experience supporting projects that contribute to wider strategic business objectives.
Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong relationships across different areas of the business.
A desire to identify opportunities, drive efficiencies and add value beyond the core responsibilities of the role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful organisation at an exciting point in its growth, with genuine scope for career development and the chance to work alongside an experienced and supportive finance team.

The business offers an attractive benefits package, including:

Enhanced pension
Hybrid working
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Plus a range of additional benefits
Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact Kat Goulding on (url removed) or on (phone number removed). INDFIN
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed