This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to support financial operations within a professional services organisation. Based in Macclesfield, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective cost management. Client Details Michael Page are working with an industry leading business based in Knutsford as they go through a period of continued growth. This Accountant role will be crucial in providing timely and accurate financial information for operating businesses and for Group reporting. Description Duties include: Completion of month end, seeing the process through from start to finish Preparation and posting of invoices, cashbooks and journals Using the trial balance to create a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statement Providing useful insight and commentary via variance analysis of actual performance versus budget Balance sheet reconciliations and completion of group reporting pack Management of debtors and credit control Work closely with our operational business leaders to provide financial support Work closely with the FP&A Manager on production of budgets and forecasts, including weekly cash forecasting Banking and payments, including monthly payment run KPI reporting for operational businesses Preparation of audit information Statutory accounts and tax, including corporation tax and VAT returns Adhere to Group policies and promote best practice around the GroupProfile The candidate should have: Previous experience within a similar role - Required Experience liaising with senior stakeholders - Required Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel Required ACCA/CIMA part-qualified - Desirable Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Excellent organisational and time management skills.Job Offer This role will offer: Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum. Genuine career progression opportunities 25 days annual leave Flexibility around working hours Company pension scheme Access to continuous professional development and training resources. Study support package