Management Accountant
6 days ago
Hereford
Location: Herefordshire (Head Office) with weekly travel to West Midlands essential Contract: Full-time, Office-based Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 +study support (if required) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant, qualified or newly qualified Accountant to join a busy finance function at a head office location in Herefordshire. This role will have primary responsibility for the preparation and oversight of management accounting information for a secondary operational site in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Finance Director and Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information to support business decision-making. This role will offer the right candidate a progressive, development route in the future, initially giving someone the chance to oversee the financial function for one company within a group. Due to the requirement for weekly site visits, a full, clean driving licence is essential. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of the Management Accounts function, including monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and variance analysis, • Preparation of monthly Board reporting packs, • Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, • Preparation and submission of VAT returns and turnover reconciliations, • Assistance with the annual budgeting and forecasting process, • Daily cash reconciliations and monthly cash forecasting, • Liaison with site-based teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end ledger closures, • Review of weekly payroll processing, • Providing documentation and explanations to auditors at year-end, • Development and generation of internal management information and analysis, • Support with ad-hoc duties as requested by senior finance leadership Skills & Experience Required • Qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Previous experience in a management accounting or similar finance role, • Strong Excel skills are essential, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, • Confident, proactive, and able to work on own initiative The Opportunity This role would suit a driven Management Accountant looking to take ownership of key financial processes within a growing and dynamic organisation, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to further develop technical and commercial finance experience