Management Accountant

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Management Accountant
 
A busy and growing logistics company based in Stoke is looking to recruit a Management Accountant to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is looking to take ownership of key financial processes and play an active role in supporting business decision-making.
 
Working closely with the Finance Director, you will be a key member of a small but collaborative finance team, contributing to the financial management and continued growth of the business.

Salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Stoke-on-Trent   
This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, where they can take responsibility for producing accurate financial information, improving processes, and providing valuable insight to support the wider business.
 
Role
 
As the Management Accountant, you will work as part of a small finance team of three, including the Finance Director, and will take ownership of a range of financial and management accounting responsibilities.
 
Key duties will include:

Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end processes
Conducting variance analysis and providing commentary on financial performance
Assisting with budget preparation and forecasting
Supporting the Finance Director with financial reporting and analysis
Maintaining accurate balance sheet reconciliations
Overseeing aspects of the purchase and sales ledger where required
Monitoring cash flow and assisting with cash forecasting
Supporting year-end preparation and liaising with external accountants/auditors
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting
Providing financial insight and support to operational teams across the business   
Requirements
 
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have previous experience within a management accounting or senior accounts role and enjoy working within a collaborative team environment.
 
You will ideally have:

Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Experience using accounting software such as Sage 50 (Online) or similar
Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with non-finance stakeholders   
Candidates who are studying or qualified in AAT, ACCA, or CIMA would be highly desirable, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.
 
Additional Information

Company pension
Statutory Sick Pay
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Maternity Leave
Pension scheme
Onsite car park
Christmas period shutdown
Hands on, supportive and approachable management team
Opportunity to play a key role within a growing and successful business   
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and fast-growing company, where you can take on a varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility within the finance function.
 
To find out more, call Safer Hand Solutions and ask for Hannah Kirk, or apply today to be considered for the role.
 
Please note, Safer Hand Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of a client and by applying you agree to register with us and for us to hold your details on file. Due to the volume of applications, we may only contact applicants directly who have been successfully shortlisted but may also contact you regarding any other suitable vacancies