A leading organisation in Lancashire is seeking a Management Accountant to join their Finance team. This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in delivering accurate financial insights that drive informed business decisions, all within a supportive and inclusive environment. You will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts, financial reports, and providing clear recommendations to aid strategic planning. The company values collaboration, professional growth, and offers flexible working opportunities alongside generous pension contributions and ongoing training. If you are looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your development supported, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in finance.
As a Management Accountant based in Lancashire, you will be integral to the Finance function, ensuring the timely delivery of management accounts and related financial reports. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with various teams across the organisation to interpret complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders. You will play a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes while maintaining robust internal controls. By preparing detailed variance analyses, managing month-end procedures, resolving discrepancies, and assisting with audits, you will help drive informed business decisions. Your commitment to process improvement will contribute significantly to enhancing departmental efficiency. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also strong communication skills and a collaborative approach that fosters trust among colleagues.
Key duties will include:
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis and insightful commentary to ensure clarity for stakeholders.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with group accounting policies, maintaining accuracy and compliance at all times.
- Partner with non-financial managers to communicate and interpret financial performance, building collaborative relationships across the business.
- Work closely with budget holders to understand cost drivers and variances, offering guidance and support to enhance financial understanding.
- Develop financial reports and dashboards for senior management, ensuring information is accessible and actionable.
- Manage month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments efficiently while maintaining meticulous records.
- Investigate and resolve balance sheet discrepancies promptly, demonstrating dependability in maintaining financial integrity.
- Support external audits by preparing and providing required information, facilitating smooth audit processes.
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register with attention to detail, ensuring all assets are accurately tracked.
- Assist with VAT returns, audits, and other tax compliance activities as needed, upholding regulatory standards.
- Contribute to improving financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency throughout the department.
To excel as a Management Accountant in this organisation, you will bring proven experience from finance or accounting roles where accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical skills were paramount. Your advanced proficiency in Excel coupled with familiarity using accounting systems equips you for complex reporting tasks. You possess strong communication abilities that allow you to connect empathetically with colleagues from diverse backgrounds—both financial and non-financial—making it easy for others to understand intricate data. Your self-motivation ensures deadlines are met reliably while your proactive approach drives improvements in processes. Adaptability is key; you thrive when collaborating within teams that value shared success.
You will ideally have experience in the following areas:
- Strong accounting skills paired with high attention to detail enable you to deliver accurate results consistently.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (including PivotTables and VLOOKUPs) ensures you can analyse data effectively for reporting purposes.
- Experience with accounting systems allows you to navigate financial software confidently in daily operations.
- Ability to interpret complex financial data clearly for non-financial stakeholders demonstrates your interpersonal strengths.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills help you build rapport across departments while sharing insights.
- Self-motivation combined with reliability enables you to meet deadlines even when faced with challenging workloads.
- Proactive mindset focused on process improvement supports continuous enhancement of departmental efficiency.
- Adaptable nature allows you to thrive in collaborative environments where teamwork is essential for success.
- Full or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) provides a solid foundation for your technical expertise in management accounting.
This organisation stands out for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities that promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions designed for long-term security. The company invests heavily in training opportunities so you can continue developing professionally while sharing knowledge within a supportive network. Leadership here is approachable and nurturing.
If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career within an inclusive environment that values collaboration and personal growth, this opportunity is perfect for you!