Management Accountant (12-15 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Warrington
Salary: up to £55,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Duration: 12-15 Months
We are currently seeking a Management Accountant to join a dynamic finance team on a 12-15 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to manage a small team while supporting the Head of Finance. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working and a welcoming, collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Oversee and support a small team of finance professionals, ensuring effective workload distribution, team development, and performance management.
• Management Accounting: Produce accurate and timely management accounts for the business, providing insightful analysis and commentary to senior management.
• Consolidations: Take lead responsibility for group consolidations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering consolidated financial reports on time.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, working closely with departmental heads to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Variance Analysis: Perform detailed variance analysis, highlighting key issues, trends, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, supporting the Head of Finance with ad hoc reports as required.
• Internal Controls: Ensure robust internal controls are in place and adhered to, mitigating financial risks within the department.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management and operational teams, to drive financial understanding and business decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Management Accountant, ideally with a background in consolidations.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong experience in financial analysis and management reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Sage.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive, forward-thinking company.
If you're looking for a rewarding role with a balance of office and remote working, we'd love to hear from you!