Jobs in Park Bridge

Management Accountant

Location: Oldham
Salary: £38,000-£45,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Fully Office-Based

Client Details

I am seeking a talented Management Accountant to join a growing finance team of an ambitious, fast-growing business based in Oldham.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, supporting financial reporting across a growing international group.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the business, with responsibility across management reporting, month-end, financial control and commercial analysis. Working closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director, you will help improve the quality of reporting, strengthen financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes across the finance function.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Management Accountant will be:

Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis
Own month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations across multiple entities
Manage FX transactions and revaluations across UK, EU and US entities
Prepare ad-hoc reporting for senior leadership and founder-owners
Prepare VAT and support statutory/regulatory submissions
Analyse high-volume sales data across multiple platforms
Support intercompany accounting, multi-currency consolidation and internal controls
Assist with external auditors and advisors
Provide margin analysis
Partner with commercial, buying, operations and supply chain teams on financial performance and cost control
Optimise Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and improve finance processes
Identify automation opportunities, including AI, to improve reporting and month-end
Improve the quality and accuracy of management information
Support and mentor junior finance team membersProfile

The successful Management Accountant will be:

Part-qualified or newly qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA status
Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts from start to finish
Strong month-end experience, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
Good understanding of P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
Strong Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and deadlines
Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate and explain variances
Confident communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance teams
A proactive, inquisitive and commercially focused approach
Experience within e-commerce, consumer products or an import-led business would be advantageousThe ideal candidate will be diligent, inquisitive and commercially minded, with experience working in a fast-paced SME or group environment.

Job Offer

£38,000-£45,000 salary, depending on experience
Discretionary bonus
Fully office-based in Oldham
Study support
Free on site car parking
Flexible core working hours
A varied role with genuine commercial exposure with opportunity to work within a growing international business
Scope to develop and progress within the finance function
The opportunity to make a real impact on processes, reporting and financial performance