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.