Management Accountant

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Salary: £40,000-45,000/annum (DOE)

Working hours: Monday to Friday (37.5hrs/week, 08:30-16:30, office-based)

About Company

Join the ranks of excellence in a distinguished and award-winning family-run foodservice company dedicated to delivering quality food to customers throughout the North of England. With a strong focus on innovation, quality assurance, and customer satisfaction, they have established themselves as a solid business in their industry. As part of their continued expansion, they are seeking a talented and experienced Management Accountant.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the production of full management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, and will oversee a small finance team (two Finance Assistants and a Credit Controller).

This role is ideal for someone who is actively studying ACCA/CIMA or is qualified by experience, with proven experience in management accounts production. You will need to be confident in your technical accounting skills, IT systems, and Excel, with a proactive and hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full production of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and variance analysis.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Managing and mentoring a team of two Finance Assistants and a Credit Controller to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Overseeing prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, and journals.
• Reviewing and ensuring accurate bank reconciliations.
• Cashflow management and forecasting to support business decision-making.
• Providing support and cover for Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, ensuring financial controls are maintained.
• Assisting with the annual external audit and liaising with auditors.
• Supporting the Finance Director with financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in producing full management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Either studying ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
• Previous team management or mentoring experience within a finance team.
• A proactive and hands-on attitude
• someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT and Excel skills.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a desire to contribute to the growth of our client’s business, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

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