Management Accountant

Group Management Accountant

• Location: Chester - Hybrid working pattern after probation

• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

• Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum. Could be flexible DOE We are currently working with a market-leader in Chester that are looking to recruit a Group Management Accountant, where you will be instrumental in delivering accurate and timely month-end accounts, managing and developing junior finance employees, and improving processes, reporting, and communication. This role reports directly to the Group Financial Controller and acts as a crucial bridge within the finance department.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare monthly management accounts up to the point of review by the Financial Controller.

• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and prepare and post various journals including accruals, prepayments, and loans.

• Maintain fixed asset accounting and the asset register.

• Engage in reporting and variance analysis to support month-end processes.

• Prepare VAT returns and process payment runs.

• Control AP/AR ledgers and assist in cost centre reviews and budgetary controls.

• Support external audits and respond to audit queries.

• Review and analyse credit control activities to ensure efficient operation of the finance function.

• Delegate tasks and manage workload across sales and purchase ledger clerks.

• Handle internal queries and communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

• Manage a team, focusing on upskilling and conducting 1-1s.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Ideally fully CIMA qualified. Will look at QBE

• Prior experience in industry at a medium to large company, particularly within a business that undergoes external audit.

• Strong technical skills

• Proven experience at Management Accountant level with strong technical accounting capability.

• A mindset of continuous improvement, with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.

• Comfortable managing a team Benefits:

• Hybrid working pattern

• Excellent holiday allowance

• Progressional opportunities This is a great role for someone who wants to work within a market-leading organisation and start to add immediate value to their Finance team.

My client is looking at interviewing for the role ASAP so if you are interested, apply now!