Job Description

Role

As Qualified Management Accountant;

• End-to-end responsibility of management accounting processes for a c35mil turnover business unit, reporting to both the Senior Finance Manager & non-finance directors. May include balance sheet and P&L control, budgeting, forecasting, accruals & prepayments, journals, reconciliations, month-end pack creation, KPI management, analysis etc.
• Supporting with year-end statutory accounting and processes, including the annual audit procedures.
• Involved with medium-long term project accounting and associated analysis, in conjunction with commercial teams.
• Responsible for core MI reporting, dealing with both finance & non-finance stakeholders.
• Supervising small team of transactional and junior staff in absence of Finance Manager.
• Supporting the continuous development of systems/controls/processes relating to operational finance & accounting.
• Supporting the local integration of Workday as a global ERP system, in conjunction with a consultancy firm.
• Regular interaction with wider group and local functions such a HR, Operations and Commercial in order to drive performance and financial visibility.

Profile

• Newly-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (essential)
• 1-2 years prior experience in an end-to-end Management Accounting role
• Commercially aware. Can see the bigger picture and potential opportunities or risks.
• Strong, demonstrable system/ERP skills. Any integration or implementation exposure would be beneficial.
• Project or Statutory/Financial Accountancy experience would be advantageous.

Company

Secure, listed, acquisitive, 20+ billion turnover, global utilities plc with strong market foothold. A well-known brand with multiple regional and silo offices located across the UK. Role is located at the 'silo' Stockport / Wythenshawe office, which houses roughly 30 staff, with occasional travel to Midlands (roughly once a month).

An outstanding employer, renowned for developing, progressing and retaining staff through employee development programs, an unmatched culture, and outstanding benefits packages to match.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000-£40,000 Basic Salary
• Up to 17.5% Bonus
• Potential car allowance (TBC)
• Pension scheme enrolment. 8%+ Employer contribution
• Access to company benefits scheme, including employee development program
• Flexibility and work-from-home options
• Progression opportunities

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Newly-qualified or qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (essential) • 1-2 years prior experience in an end-to-end Management Accounting role • Commercially aware. Can see the bigger picture and potential opportunities or risks. • Strong, demonstrable system/ERP skills. Any integration or implementation exposure would be beneficial. • Project or Statutory/Financial Accountancy experience would be advantageous.