Job Description:

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a well-established and growing business in Rochdale to appoint a Management Accountant. The company is PE backed and growing and they are keen to add another member to the team to support the Finance Manager across multiple entities.

This is an end-to-end Management Accountant role where you will oversee the month end reporting 4 entities, so it’s essential you’re well versed in all aspects. Communication and organisation is key, with tight deadlines and a problem-solving approach. The ideal candidate will be part/nearly or newly qualified.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary £42,000 - £47,000 DOE (could push further if the person is fully qualified), study support with ACCA or CIMA, 25 days plus banks and your birthday off. Medicash, Death in Service, Hybrid working 3 days in the office.

Role Overview:

• Manage month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and adjustments, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, investigate variances and provide commentary against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.
• Oversee the PE group structure, ensuring accurate, complete and timely financial reporting.
• Produce monthly departmental reports, liaising with budget holders to review variances and monitor costs.
• Prepare and maintain cashflow forecasts, monitor incoming and outgoing payments and highlight potential cash pressures.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and submission, ensuring accurate records, reconciliations and timely compliance.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, recording additions, disposals and depreciation, and reconciling to the general ledger.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, maintain accurate records and respond to auditor queries.
• Maintain financial controls, identify process improvements and collaborate with the wider finance team and business stakeholders.

Person Profile:

• Part/nearly/fully qualified in ACCA or CIMA, but actively studying
• 3+ years’ experience working in a Management Accountant role or similar covering revenue and cost aspects
• Experience with Excel to an intermediate level
• Strong communicator and problem solver
• Attention to detail and able to remain confident in a fast paced environment
• A driven individual with a positive “can do” and “will do” attitude
• Ability to successfully organise and prioritise work according to deadlines

For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

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