Management Accountant

Location
Manchester
Salary
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Posted
18 Sep 2017
Closes
25 Sep 2017
Ref
723601
Contact
Bruce Moran
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
• Are you a professional contractor seeking your next commercial Management Accounts role within a dynamic, fast moving UK brand that is rich in heritage?
• Can you draw upon your natural flair for communicating across all levels and functions in a business partnering capacity?
• Do you have multi-site experience in a sector such as retail, wholesale or distribution and can commit to the completion of a 12 month FTC?

If so, we'd love to hear from you. My client, a successful manufacturer and wholesaler, is seeking to recruit an experienced commercial Management Accountant on a long term contract basis. A pioneering brand within its field, my client is an instantly recognisable UK wholesaler and retailer, with a successful e-commerce channel and US distribution network. The successful candidate will be based out of the Manchester offices. Reporting to the FD, you will maintain and improve the provision of management information to the business and continue the work to improve accuracy, speed and detail of management reporting.

Your responsibilities will extend to:

• Weekly Sales Reporting to Senior Management
• Monthly Net Sales Reporting & Gross Margin calculation
• Currency Revaluation
• Stock Review & Reporting
• P&L preparation for Retail Outlets
• Shop & E-Commerce Reconciliation
• Business Partnering with Marketing
• Balance Sheet Review

The FD is a very approachable and effective finance professional with extensive experience within the retail sector. The finance department has recently implemented a new system, and has improved processes, controls and reporting. However, there are still many improvements to make, particularly in terms of cost centre reporting and visibility. The successful applicant will have the freedom and opportunity to work with the FD and business to improve granular reporting. My client is seeking an experienced commercial, Management Accountant who can commit to the completion of a 12 month contract. You will possess multi-site experience in a similar sector such as retail, wholesale or distribution. Furthermore, your Excel skills will be strong and you will have proven communication/business partnering skills - working with non-finance colleagues.

There is an element of flexibility around the start date of this contract so my client will consider candidates who are available immediately or whose contracts will be concluding within the next two months,

Interested in progressing your application? Then apply without delay.