This job posting is for a Management Accountant position within a dynamic team, emphasizing the role's importance in facilitating effective management decisions. Here's a breakdown of the key elements:

Role Summary

The Management Accountant will play a pivotal role in managing financial data, supporting decision-making, and ensuring smooth financial operations. You will be a go-to person for financial queries, assist in the budgeting process, handle management and year-end accounts, and contribute to audits. A strong ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously is crucial.

Key Responsibilities

• Month/Year-end Processing: Handling financial close processes and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Management Accounts: Preparing draft management accounts for review and presentation.
• Budget Ownership: Taking charge of the budgeting process, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Audit Responsibility: Leading audit tasks and ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Reporting: Creating various reports as required, including balance sheet reconciliations and depot reporting packs.
• Business Partnering: Working collaboratively with internal and external teams to achieve business goals.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance roles.
• Qualification: Actively studying towards or already qualified in CIMA or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with others.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is a must.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to manage and complete tasks through effective business partnering.

Perks & Benefits

• Holiday: Up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (depending on service length).
• Death in Service Benefit: 2x basic salary payout.
• Healthcare: A cash plan covering some medical costs like dental treatment and annual health checks.
• Discounts: Access to a benefits platform offering discounts on shopping, holidays, and gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for well-being and mental health.
• Career Development: Continuous training and opportunities for advancement.
• Other Benefits:
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • £500 refer-a-friend bonus.
  • Long Service Awards at 10, 20, and 30 years.
  • Life Event Day for major personal milestones (e.g., marriage, moving home).

This role is perfect for a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to grow their career in a supportive and engaging work environment. The combination of hands-on financial management tasks, responsibility for key processes, and excellent benefits make it an attractive opportunity for an experienced accountant.