Management Accountant

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing global Tech company. They are looking for an experienced and driven Management Accountant to join their Finance team in Manchester. This role will be pivotal in providing financial insights, preparing management accounts, and supporting business growth initiatives.

• Join a dynamic and rapidly growing global Tech company
• Pivotal role providing financial insights and supporting business growth
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced tech environment

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our client's organisation. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts for multiple entities, assisting in budgeting & forecasting activities, leading the month-end close process, producing detailed financial reports for senior management decision-making, managing intercompany transactions across global entities, tracking key financial metrics for performance improvement, assisting with year-end audit preparations, identifying opportunities for process improvements within the Finance team, and supporting various finance projects.

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements for multiple entities.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, providing analysis on variances and trends.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations are completed in a timely manner.
• Produce detailed financial reports and analysis to support senior management in decision-making.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and recharges across global entities, ensuring compliance with group policies.
• Track key financial metrics, analyse variances, and provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and drive efficiencies within the Finance team.
• Support various finance projects, including system implementations, process automation, and financial modelling.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position will bring a wealth of experience from previous roles. You should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and be part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA). Your strong understanding of accounting principles will be essential for success in this role. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software are also required. Your strong analytical skills will enable you to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must, as you will be working with stakeholders at all levels. Attention to detail is crucial in this role, as is the ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving will also be highly valued.

• 2+ years of experience in a Management Accountant or similar role
• Part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with a strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level) and experience with accounting software
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem-solving

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a dynamic and rapidly growing global Tech company. They have a focus on technology, collaboration, and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious team and contribute to their journey of global expansion.

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