Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Management Accountant / Finance Manager

Posted Today by ACCA Careers

£60,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Management Accountant / Finance Manager involves preparing and managing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for UK and European entities. This position is initially a six-month contract with potential for long-term opportunities within a well-established industrial/manufacturing company based in Liverpool. The role requires collaboration with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations while providing insights for improvement. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in finance management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
  • Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax returns and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain and improve financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits as required.

Key Skills:

  • Ideally CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in a Management Accountant/ Finance Manager type roles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • SAP skills beneficial.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive approach to work and the ability to meet deadlines.

Salary (Rate): £60,000 yearly

City: Liverpool

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Varied finance role preparing and managing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts for UK and European entities. Initially a six month contract with potential long term opportunities.

Client Details

The company operates within the Industrial / Manufacturing industry and is a well-established business in Liverpool.

Description

The role is varied and includes:

  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
  • Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
  • Assist in the preparation of tax returns and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain and improve financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Provide support during internal and external audits as required.

Profile

Ideally CIMA/ ACA/ ACCA qualified or equivalent

Proven experience in a Management Accountant/ Finance Manager type roles

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.

SAP skills beneficial

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proactive approach to work and the ability to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

Competitive salary between £50,000 and £60,000

Initially a six month fixed term contract but with potential for longer term opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working, circa 3 days in the office