Management Accountant (Antrim)
£50,000 - £60,000 - Antrim - Full-time - Office Based
Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Financial Reporting:
o Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
o Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
o Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary.
* Budgeting & Forecasting:
o Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
o Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities.
* Transactional Oversight:
o Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals.
o Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to.
* Operational & Commercial Support:
o Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance.
o Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
* Proven experience in a management accounting role.
* Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
* Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
* Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
* Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.
To apply for this Management Accountant position, please click Apply or contact Laurence at Reed Belfast.