Management Accountant
Salary: £40k - £45k based on experience
Location: Staffordshire
management accounts function for a major logistics operation in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely information on all operations to the respective Management teams. This role requires a professional who can bring numbers to life in a clear manner for non-finance users, demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Lead the management accounts function for UK & Ireland operations
- Provide accurate and timely operational information
- Work closely with Financial Controller and Financial Accountant
What you'll do:
As a Management Accountant, your primary responsibility will be leading the management accounts function, ensuring accurate and timely submission of reports. You will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller, assisting in presenting monthly results to the Management team. Your role will also involve preparing P&L forecasts, assisting with annual budgets, maintaining account software integrity, and supporting cost reduction projects. This role requires regular travel to other UK sites, providing support from a Finance perspective.
- Production of accurate monthly management accounts for both the UK and Ireland
- Supporting the Chief Financial Officer / Financial Controller to present monthly results to the Management team
- Preparing P&L forecasts on a timely and accurate basis
- Assisting with the production of annual budgets
- Maintaining the integrity of the accounts software and associated supporting TMS’s master data
- Supporting ad-hoc projects to improve processes or reduce costs within the organisation
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position is someone who has experience in a similar role and is actively studying their CIMA / ACCA qualification. You should have an excellent working knowledge of accounting systems and experience in balance sheet reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel at a medium/advanced level is essential. Strong influencing, written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability to deliver to deadlines.
- Actively studying CIMA / ACCA
- Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems
- Experience in balance sheet reconciliations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel at medium / advanced level
- Strong influencing, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to deliver to deadlines
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a global active logistics service provider that serves solutions for every logistical challenge. They strive for a better world where quality of life is improved, and social equity is reality. They look for people who live their caring spirit, reliability, entrepreneurship, forward thinking and are bold enough to bring new ideas to perspectives.
What's next:
Ready for an exciting career move? Apply now!
Apply Today by clicking on the link. Please note, successful candidates will be required to show evidence of their right to work in the UK before their commencement of employment.
This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.
