Management Accountant

• Contract Type: 12 Months FTC (Maternity Cover)
• Location: Stoke-on-Trent
• Salary – Dependant on Experience

We are seeking a Management Accountant to support the day-to-day operations of the Finance team for one of our growing clients based just outside Stoke-on-Trent. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and improving our financial processes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct cash reconciliations and manage weekly sales reporting and variance analysis.
• Contribute to the monthly Board Pack and ensure governance of the end-to-end sales-cash process and accounting within Gardens Admissions.
• Review and enhance financial processes within Purchase to Pay, Sale to Cash, and Record to Report accounting areas.
• Handle journal postings, maintain the Fixed Asset Register, calculate depreciation, and manage fixed asset reporting.
• Manage accruals and prepayments, including deferred income postings.
• Take ownership of Trentham Leisure Ltd Accounts Payable Ledger.
• Support cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and assist with the year-end audit.
• Participate in the annual budget process and reforecasts.
• Provide ad hoc reporting to meet the evolving needs and requirements of the business.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Previous experience in Retail would be beneficial
• Ideally qualification through ACCA or CIMA but QBE will be looked at
• Strong analytical skills and experience in business change (system/restructures).
• Knowledge of Sage
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working cross-functionally.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Exposure to diverse financial operations and systems.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity for hybrid working

If this is a role that you are interested in, then the client is wanting to organise interviews straight away so apply via the link.