Management Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a well-established organisation in Peterborough, offering you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting business growth. This position is perfect for someone who thrives on providing valuable insights through detailed financial analysis and enjoys working closely with various teams to drive performance improvements.

Job Title - Management Accountant

Salary - £45k-£48k (permanent)

Location - Peterborough

Working Pattern- Hybrid

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support key business decisions and provide actionable recommendations to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Partner with various departments to deliver clear, concise financial reporting that enhances understanding and drives informed decision-making throughout the business.
• Oversee the monthly close process, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and leading through to timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare, review, and manage budgets and forecasts for different entities within the group, ensuring alignment with overall strategic objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) regularly, identifying trends and implementing opportunities for operational or financial improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls, maintaining high levels of accuracy and integrity in all financial processes.
• Support audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and responding promptly to queries from auditors or regulatory bodies.
• Assist in developing new procedures or refining existing ones to enhance efficiency within the finance function.
• Provide training or guidance to junior team members as required, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience in management accounting roles within medium to large organisations, ideally involving multi-entity structures or group reporting responsibilities.
• Proficiency in conducting detailed financial analysis and presenting findings in an accessible manner to both finance professionals and non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong background in managing monthly close processes including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing budgets and forecasts with proven ability to monitor variances and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Familiarity with tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and using data-driven insights to identify opportunities for process or cost improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach to working across departments; able to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• A high level of attention to detail combined with strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively under tight deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles (such as UK GAAP or IFRS) alongside practical experience using modern finance systems or ERP software packages.
• A commitment to personal development with an openness to learning new skills or taking on additional responsibilities as required.

If this opportunity seems like something that interests you, please apply with your cv now!

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