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Management Accountant
Location: Quedgeley, Gloucestershire
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Fixed-Term (4-6 months)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Job Description
Our client, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Management Accountant to, manage the day-to-day finances of the division, produce monthly management accounts, and provide financial insights to drive efficiency and performance.
Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant
* Oversee divisional finances, including management accounts, budgets, and reporting analysis.
* Prepare accurate and timely management accounts, ensuring all financial information is aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements.
* Analyse profit and loss, identify underperformance, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
* Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.
* Support stakeholders with limited financial knowledge by presenting complex data in an understandable manner.
* Manage budgets and forecasts, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
* Challenge and improve financial processes to enhance efficiency across the group.
* Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes, including reconciliations and journal entries.
* Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and ensuring financial compliance.
* Produce detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management.
* Liaise with external auditors and provide necessary documentation as required.
* Undertake ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as directed by senior leadership.
Key Skills and Qualifications of a Management Accountant
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or full qualified.
* Proven experience in management accounting.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on management reporting.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
* Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel to an advanced level.
* Strong analytical skills and experience with financial software.
* Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial issues.
* Familiarity with UK accounting standards and practices.
* Experience in a contract or project-based role is advantageous.
To be considered for this role, apply now or get in touch with Kaatie Tyrrell at First Base Employment