PQ Management Accountant

We're looking for a driven and detail-focused Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business operating within the transport and services sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or an experienced finance professional to play a key role within a collaborative finance team. You'll be involved in producing management information, supporting financial reporting, improving processes, and helping deliver accurate and insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.

As a Management Accountant, you'll support the preparation of monthly management accounts and assist with delivering accurate financial reporting across the business.

Key responsibilities
•    Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
•    Preparing management accounts schedules and supporting financial reports
•    Producing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
•    Analysing financial performance and explaining variances against budget and forecast
•    Assisting with year-end reporting, audits and statutory accounting requirements
•    Supporting financial planning, forecasting and ad hoc analysis
•    Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting efficiency
•    Contributing to finance projects and system improvements where required

The Ideal Candidate would possess
•    Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
•    Part-qualified accountancy status (ACCA or CIMA) or significant relevant experience
•    A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
•    Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
•    Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
•    The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
•    Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across the business
•    Experience using finance systems (any ERP experience would be beneficial)
•    A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to support wider business objectives

In exchange the client offers a hybrid working arrangement, training and an opportunity to excel and grow in your role with room for progression. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting career, add real value to a business and be part of a supportive finance team, we'd love to hear from you.