Management Accountant

Posted 1 day 1 hour ago by Reed

£45,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
County Antrim, United Kingdom
Job Description

Management Accountant

  • Location: Antrim Area
  • Contract: Full-time Permanent Office-based
  • Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment.

The ideal Management Accountant will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Financial Reporting:
    • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
    • Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
    • Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting:
    • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
    • Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities.
  • Transactional Finance Management:
    • Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals.
    • Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to.
  • Operational & Commercial Support:
    • Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance.
    • Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
  • Proven experience in a management accounting role.
  • Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
  • Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
  • Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn