Management Accountant
Are you passionate about numbers and looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment?
Do you have experience in management accounts?
Are part or fully qualified in CIMA, ACA, or ACCA?
MacGregor Black is excited to be working with a leading retail and ecommerce business in the search for a Management Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic business where your expertise will contribute to global operations, reporting, and decision-making.
The Role:
As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the financial department, providing key insights and financial reports.
Your responsibilities will directly impact the business’ global growth, including multi-currency transactions and sales tax compliance across different regions.
You will also support continuous improvements in financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Management Accounts:
Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheets, and cash flows. Analyse financial performance, assisting with variance analysis, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Month-End Processes:
Support the continuous improvement of month-end processes to streamline reporting and increase efficiency.
Payroll:
Assist with the payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payments. Support in preparing and submitting payroll-related statutory returns, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Accruals & Prepayments:
Process monthly accruals and prepayments to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Business Partnering:
Work closely with various departments to provide financial insights, develop financial models, and support decision-making. Present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate on growth initiatives.
Multi-Currency Transactions & Global Sales Tax:
Manage multi-currency transactions and ensure compliance with sales tax regulations across the UK, EU, and other international markets as the business expands.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Support Transactional Manager:
Assist the Transactional Manager in overseeing bank reconciliations and other transactional processes to maintain robust financial controls.
Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis:
Provide ad-hoc reporting and financial analysis to senior management to support business strategy and operational improvements.
Audit Support:
Contribute to the annual financial audit process, providing necessary documentation and support to external auditors.
What We're Looking For:
- Ideally part or fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in management accounts, particularly in a fast-growing or ecommerce business.
- Strong analytical skills and a high attention to detail.
- Experience with multi-currency transactions and global sales tax.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Why Join?
- Flexible working hours with an early finish on Fridays.
- Healthcare cash plan, free onsite gym, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Free snacks, drinks, and treats.
- Annual bonus scheme to reward performance.
- Opportunity to grow in a thriving, innovative business with international reach.
Competitive salary + benefits.
Please contact Carl Maw today for more information.