Summary: The Management Accountant role is a temporary to permanent position based in Buckshaw Village, Preston, within the Finance industry. The position involves overseeing divisional overheads, month-end close processes, and supporting the Divisional Finance Manager with financial reporting and cash flow management. The role requires a commitment to hybrid working, with three days in the office each week. Candidates should possess relevant accounting qualifications and advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overheads cost base of approximately £8 million.
• Manage month-end close P&L and balance sheet reporting, including variance analysis.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations for divisional and Joint Venture contracts.
• Assist in preparing the MD pack for CEO review.
• Support the divisional forecasting process (Budgets, RF1, RF2, Strategic Plan).
• Prepare overheads cash flow and divisional cash flow for presentation to the Divisional FD.
• Manage proactive cash receipt processes, including weekly updates on cash forecasts, risks, and opportunities.
• Oversee divisional administration and compliance, including balance sheet reconciliations and IFRS15 reporting.
• Prepare and issue monthly recharges to Joint Venture partners.

Key Skills:

• Part/Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, Pivot tables).
• Experience using SAP is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organised and meticulous.
• Stakeholder management experience.
• Experience in a similar role.

Salary (Rate): 154.51

City: Preston

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance