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More about your role

As Management Accountant you will be responsible for providing a professional and comprehensive management accounting service to the operational management teams, across various regions and central support functions.

Your team will produce a monthly reporting pack including both financial and non-financial performance information and narrative. You will ensure the production of quality, timely Budgets, Management Accounts, Projections and Financial plans for their business areas, which ensure operational activities are effectively controlled and overseen.

This role is home based however regular travel will be required to Preston and Leeds for meetings and to support your team. Therefore, our preference is for a candidate based in North West England, however we would consider exceptional candidates from anywhere in the UK.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

We are looking for a commercially minded qualified Management Accountant (ACA, ACA, CIMA) or will have relevant experience to reflect this. We are looking for someone who ensures that the reports presented to operational managers are accurate, timely and above all add value and aid decision making.

You will also have experience of managing and developing a small team. A proficient user of Excel and other Office365 products you will have an active interest in technology to help identify new and improved ways of working.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package - 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year

Training and development

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.

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