Job Description

Management Accountant

Fixed Term Contract - Up to 50k equivalent

Temp to perm opportunity

Location: Dock Road, Lytham
Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Finance Director

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Finance team on a One month fixed term contract This is a hands on role focused on bringing management accounts up to date, improving data accuracy, and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting across the group.

You will play a key role in reconciling underlying records with the SAGE finance system, resolving historical discrepancies and preparing detailed monthly management accounts to support year-end audit preparation.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and correcting month-end journals

• Carrying out detailed analysis of all profit and loss accounts

• Producing monthly reporting packs for group companies, including clear commentary on key variances to budget

• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts and escalating issues to the FP&A team, Financial Controller or Finance Director

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset register

• Reconciling intercompany accounts

• Cleaning up the purchase ledger

• Delivering accurate sales reporting and analysis

• Following company Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) at all times

• Supporting with ad-hoc finance tasks as required

What we’re looking for

Experience & qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar Management Accountant role

• Studying towards ACCA or CIMA (part-qualified)

• Previous experience using Sage 200 (desirable)

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced Excel skills

• Strong IT skills

• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability

• Strong time management and organisational skills

Personal qualities

• Self-motivated and quick to learn

• Able to multitask and work to tight deadlines

• Hard-working, enthusiastic and proactive

• A team player with strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility

From time to time, you may be required to:

• Work additional hours to meet business needs

• Attend staff meetings or training

• Travel to other sites

• Take on additional duties within the scope of the role