Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Burton-on-Trent

Remuneration: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time

Our client, an organisation in Burton-on-Trent, is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their team. As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in providing accounting support for the production of management accounts, insight, and analysis. You will collaborate with the business to ensure a clear understanding of performance drivers and support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will be responsible for meeting key deadlines, ensuring audit and SOX compliance, and actively contributing to process improvements within the finance team.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the monthly production of Management Accounts for the Leisure division, including reviewing and submitting numbers, understanding and explaining variances.
Providing information and ad-hoc analysis to support day-to-day decision making.
Post journals, such as accruals/prepayments, in our accounting system and produce accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
Review the work of the Finance Analyst, providing insightful feedback and development points.
Collaborate with the Finance Business Partner to ensure correct accounting practises are applied when needed.
Maintain the integrity of financial information for audit and SOX purposes.
Work with the finance team to identify and drive efficiencies and maintain effective communication channels.Skills and Experience:

Part/Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Understanding of Revenue accounting, including IFRS15 and ASC606, is advantageous.
Proficient in Excel and experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365 beneficial).
Continuous improvement mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong relationship-building and influencing abilities.
Team player with self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workload