Job Title: Management Accountant (Part-Qualified) + study support
Location: South Manchester / Cheshire Border
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch) Monday to Friday
Permanent, Full-time, fully office based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Part Qualified Management Accountant to join a well-established and thriving SME business based on the South Manchester / Cheshire border. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Finance Director, this role offers full responsibility for management accounts, reporting, and the month-end process.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual looking to further develop their finance career within a growing SME environment, where you will gain hands-on experience and increased responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
*Preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary on financial performance.
*Producing P&L and balance sheet reports and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
*Managing the month-end process, including posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
*Assisting supporting budgeting and forecasting, providing financial analysis to support business decisions.
*Monitoring cashflow and assisting with VAT return preparation.
*Managing the full sales and purchase ledgers, including invoicing, credit control, resolving customer queries, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
*Completing bank reconciliations, expense processing and company card reconciliations.
*Maintaining accurate financial records and identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting within the finance function.
Key Requirements
*Part qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent
*Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role within engineering, manufacturing or construction sector.
*Experience preparing and producing full management accounts
*Proficiency in Excel and accounting software such as; SAP, Sage, Xero and other relevant platforms.
*Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset
*Analytical, inquisitive, proactive, and confident mindset who works well as part of a team and independently
*Driven and ambitious with a desire to develop within a growing SME business
*Exceptional communication skills with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
Benefits:
*Study support
*Free on-site parking
*24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*Yearly profit-related bonus
*Pension scheme
*Supportive working culture with genuine development opportunities
If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out today to discuss further.