Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum Location: Bromsgrove Your new company Hays Senior Finance are pleased to be partnering with a small but growing retail/wholesale business based in Bromsgrove as they look to recruit a Management Accountant to cover a period of maternity leave. Our client is a leading designer and distributor of premium brands, and known for their innovation, quality and exceptional customer service. They are passionate about delivering stylish and sustainable solutions to their global client base. Your new role Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will work as part of a small team and be heavily involved in key management accounting tasks. Main duties: Preparation of month-end closing and information for Financial Controller review Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Financial reporting for customer groups and key accounts Analysis of costs/profitability analysis for specific projects Reconciliation and posting of credit card transactions Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accounting standards Manage accounts payable, receivable and credit control processes Support and cover for Assistant Management Accountant when required What you'll need to succeed Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - QBE will also be considered Previous experience in a similar management accounting role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines Comfortable working in a high-volume and fast-paced environment Proficient with finance systems (Sage 200 highly advantageous) and strong Excel skills to analyse/manipulate large data sets What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up £50,000 per annum and be given the opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company that foster a supportive and collaborative culture. Wider benefits include 23 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and additional days off on your birthday and Christmas Eve), standard pension, death-in service and access to/discounts on products. This is a fully office-based role with a requirement to be onsite in Bromsgrove 5 days a week but flexibility can be offered around working hours. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk