Management Accountant
Skelmersdale
£40,000 - £45,000 + study support
We're on the lookout for a Management Accountant who's just as comfortable digging into the detail as they are stepping back to see the bigger picture. This isn't a 'sit quietly with spreadsheets' kind of role - their world is fast-paced, sometimes a little chaotic, but always rewarding. If you thrive under pressure, don't mind rolling your sleeves up, and actually enjoy making sense of the numbers in a demanding logistics environment, then you'll fit right in.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Owning the month-end process - from management accounts to variance analysis.
* Partnering with operations and commercial teams to turn financial data into actionable insights.
* Forecasting and budgeting - helping them keep the wheels turning smoothly.
* Identifying cost efficiencies and opportunities to improve margins
* Getting involved in projects that go beyond 'just finance' - there a team, and everyone pitches in.
What We're Looking For:
1. A qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) - or equivalent experience.
2. Solid management accounting background, ideally with exposure to logistics, transport, or supply chain.
3. Someone who stays calm when thi...