Management accountant

Job Description

Management Accountant - 6 month contract - Cheshire

Finance Department | Reporting to Financial Controller

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Management Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 3-6 month contract (opportunity for temp to perm).

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take on a broad, hands-on role with high visibility across the business, working closely with the Financial Controller and key stakeholders.

The Role

As Management Accountant, you will provide high-level financial support, playing a key role in the production of monthly management accounts, forecasting, and financial analysis, whilst supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and rolling forecasts
• Support the production of the monthly board reporting pack
• Conduct detailed cost analysis across all business areas
• Assist with product costing processes and updates
• Analyse stock positions and product costing variances, driving improvements in stock accuracy
• Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans with key cost owners
• Perform daily cash reporting and bank reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review
• Post journals including accruals and prepayments
• Raise and reconcile sales invoices across multiple income streams
• Support the year-end audit process and resolve queries
• Prepare and raise payments including AP and payroll, ready for authorisation
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Conduct credit checks on new customers to minimise risk
• Contribute to and lead ad hoc finance projects

Working Hours

• 39 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
• Start time between 7:30am - 8:30am
• Monday-Thursday: 8-hour days (excluding 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• Friday: 7-hour day (excluding lunch)

About You

• Immediately available for temporary assignments
• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Proven experience producing management accounts within a finance function
• Strong Excel skills (comfortable handling and analysing data)
• Excellent attention to detail and highly self-motivated
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders
• Able to work independently and escalate where needed
• Experience handling confidential financial information appropriately
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach

Why Apply?

• Broad and varied role with exposure across the business
• Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders
• Supportive finance team environment
• Opportunity to add value through process improvement and strategic input

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