Management Accountant – Fixed Term Until Dec 2025

Job Description

Our client is a truly market leading brand with multiple sites in the UK are looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join their site based in Newport Pagnell – an exciting place to work

We are looking for a Senior Management Accountant who will act as a number two to the Senior Finance Manager – as this is a maternity cover, the role is initially offered on a 14 Month Fixed Term Contract until December 2025

What you can expect:

• 26 days holiday to start plus bank holidays
• Salary of between £45-50k DOE and Qualification
• Performance related annual bonus scheme
• 3.30 finish on a Friday!
• Contributory pension and more
• The chance to work for one of the UKs leading brands

Role Purpose:

To support all aspects of financial control and reporting within the site.

We are looking for an organised, dynamic and collaborative individual who is capable and comfortable of working cross-functionally and a self-starter.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitor, track and report business performance vs budget/forecast, producing management information to support target achievement
• Production of monthly management reporting pack – ensuring balance sheet integrity
• Work closely with departmental heads, providing data driven financial advice to ensure robust, commercially sound business decisions are made
• Lead month, quarter and year end accounting activities, working closely with colleagues within the other sites Finance and Accounting team to ensure adherence to financial timetables
• Responsibility for submission of composite data and interpretation and presentation of opportunities to departmental managers.
• Provide financial evaluations to support business decision making and other ad-hoc analysis
• Maintain balance sheet integrity, understanding and resolving issues as they arise and implementing robust solutions where required
• Coach colleagues to understand financial metrics and employ good business behaviours

Qualification & Experience:

• Candidates should have a proven track record of a broad financial and interpersonal skill set with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Strong excel and other desktop skills.
• Previous experience of business partnering and cost centre control.
• Qualified or studying towards CIMA, ACCA, or competency through relevant experience

If you do not have an up to date CV but would like a conversation about this role, please contact Gavin Reynolds for a conversation.