Management Accountant
Fixed Term Contract - Up to 50k equivalent
Temp to perm opportunity
Location: Dock Road, Lytham
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Director
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a One month fixed term contract. This is a hands on role focused on bringing management accounts up to date, improving data accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the group.
You will play a key role in reconciling underlying records with the SAGE finance system, resolving historical discrepancies and preparing detailed monthly management accounts to support year-end audit preparation.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Preparing and correcting month-end journals
* Carrying out detailed analysis of all profit and loss accounts
* Producing monthly reporting packs for group companies, including clear commentary on key variances to budget
* Reconciling all balance sheet accounts and escalating issues to the FP&A team, Financial Controller or Finance Director
* Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset register
* Reconciling intercompany accounts
* Cleaning up the purchase ledger
* Delivering accurate sales reporting and analysis
* Following company Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) at all times
* Supporting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required
What We’re Looking For
Experience & qualifications
* Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar Management Accountant role
* Studying towards ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified)
* Previous experience using Sage 200 (desirable)
Skills & knowledge
* Advanced Excel skills
* Strong IT skills
* Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability
* Strong time management and organisational skills
Personal qualities
* Self-motivated and quick to learn
* Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines
* Hard-working, enthusiastic and proactive
* A team player with strong interpersonal skills
Flexibility
From time to time, you may be required to:
* Work additional hours to meet business needs
* Attend staff meetings or training
* Travel to other sites
* Take on additional duties within the scope of the role
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