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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