Summary: The Management Accountant role involves leading Management Accounting activities within a Finance team in Nottingham for a 12-month maternity cover contract. The position requires providing timely information for internal and external reporting, managing month-end processes, and supporting external audits. The role also includes developing a strong understanding of accounting systems and assisting in budget preparation and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and relevant accounting qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end processes and ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist with recharging operating expenses and managing intercompany balances.
• Support balance sheet management, including fixed assets and reconciliations.
• Assist in the execution of external audits and production of audit information.
• Develop understanding of accounting systems and support system development.
• Undertake expense and overhead analysis and assist in reporting variances.
• Support preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for Business Service departments.
• Provide support for departmental financial understanding and decision-making.
• Take on ad hoc duties to support the team as needed.

Key Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, logic formulas, and look-ups).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Relevant qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of systems and finance software.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and understand the industry.

Salary (Rate): 55000

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance