Our client is a family run business based in Stoke on Trent. They are a service provider who pride themselves on providing the best quality service to their customers. As the Management Accountant, you'll be joining a friendly team in key role within the business. You'll have a team of 3 reporting to you, so the ability to lead and motivate a small team is paramount. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, flexible working environment and you'll be in role in which you can really make your mark.

Job Description:

As a key member of the management team, the Management Accountant will report directly to the Managing Director and will be responsible for the management and the day to day running of the finance team, month end closure and for the monthly reporting for the function. Duties will include:

• Day to day management and supervision of small accounts team of 3
• Work closely with Managing Director, Sales and operation managers for the preparation of efficient forecasting
• Contribute to the development and management of financial systems
• Liaising with external provider for payroll
• Cashflow management and projections
• Monthly Debtor reconciliation and submission to the bank
• Preparation of monthly group financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, variance analysis and commentaries to specific deadlines
• Production of monthly Management Accounts Packs and other Performance reports as requested
• Group Quarterly VAT returns submissions
• Month end completion and reporting to specific deadlines
• Gross Profitability analysis
• Daily bank reconciliation
• Fixed assets reporting and management
• Operational support and analysis for other departments
• Year-end support- audit, year-end close of nominal ledger
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the finance team

For the Management Accountant role, it would be good to see candidates with:

• Minimum part-qualified CIMA, ACCA
• Educated to A-level's or higher
• Experience working in accounts at senior level
• Good knowledge and experience of using Sage line 50 preferred
• Advanced Excel skills

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 37.5 hours per week

(although flexible working is available to work anywhere between the hours of 8.30am - 5.30pm)

Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.