Management Accountant

Integra Talent Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group based in Preston is seeking a Management Accountant to manage the finance function and report to the Financial Controller. You will take ownership of month-end reporting, oversee cashflow management, and develop a small team. The ideal candidate is ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with proven month-end reporting skills. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a market-leading business.

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified or QBE considered.
• Proven month-end reporting and analysis skills required.
• Previous Management Accountant experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close and prepare management accounts.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle cashflow management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide commentary for decision-making.
• Oversee VAT return preparation and compliance.
• Develop and manage a team of Accounts Assistants.
• Optimize Accounts Payable processes.
• Drive improvements in reporting and processes.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Communication with stakeholders

Team development

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified or strong experience

Job description

Our client, a specialist retail group based in Preston with a £50m turnover and offices across Europe, is entering an exciting period of growth. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a Management Accountant to build out the finance function and work closely with the Financial Controller as the business scales.

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

About the Role –

Reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll take ownership of month end reporting and develop a small team of 2 Accounts Assistants.

Your Core Responsibilities in the Management Accountant Position Will Include:

• Ownership of month-end close and preparation of management accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow management, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Providing insightful commentary to help drive decision-making
• Take ownership of VAT return preparation, review, and submission, maintaining strong compliance and audit trails
• Line management and development of two direct reports
• Oversee effective Accounts Payable processing
• Drive continuous improvements across processes, controls and reporting

Key Skills and Experience Required –

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified (QBE also considered with strong experience)
• Proven month-end reporting and analysis skills
• Previous experience in a Management Accountant role
• Confident ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• An interest in developing people and shaping a growing finance team

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leading business that invest in their people.

If you’re an ambitious, hands-on, finance professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.