Management Accountant

Based in the Chester area, my client is a rapidly expanding business support company that has quickly grown to revenues of over £35m and a 5 year plan that will see them grow turnover tenfold. Joining the business in a newly created Management Accountant role to meet current and future business demands, you will report directly to the Finance Director in a broad all-encompassing Management Accountant role with responsibilities including:

• Monthly management accounts production, including detailed reporting & analysis relating to both revenue and costs to support key business decisions
• Supporting the Finance Director with driving best practice financial controls, processes and procedures
• Supporting the preparation of the annual budget and re-forecasts, and management of associated balance sheet accounts.
• Business partnering with Directors, department heads and Brand Directors - reporting and reviewing actual and forecast performance at both detailed and summary level.
• Reviewing the company profit & loss account - and relevant sections of the Balance Sheet of each group company - to ensure they are completed accurately and on a timely basis
• Business Partnering - Providing supplementary reporting, analysis and support to all brand directors and the Executive team.
• Obtaining, collating and verifying information on a monthly basis for inclusion in Executive management pack.
• Ensuring the provision of timely and valuable management and operational information across the business - maintaining and expanding a range of reports in order to assist budget holders in the effective management of their costs and revenue targets

Applicants will be final stage active studiers or fully Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Management Accountants with broad accounting skills and significant knowledge of Management Accounting, budgeting & Forecasting and previous experience of preparing reports and analysis for presentation to senior management. You will have a professional, committed and organised approach and a hunger for driving results, working to deliver continuous improvement and striving to offer a top class customer service focus. Good analytical skills, attention to detail and good communication skills are all essential to this role as is the ability to work under pressure. This is a brilliant time to be joining the business in a key Management Accountant role with the potential to quickly take on additional responsibilities once you have settled into this role. A competitive salary - envisaged £30-40k is complimented with benefits including 25 days holiday, Pension and Healthcare.

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