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Part Qualified - Management Accountant

Warrington Permanent £38,000 - £42,000 per year View Job Description
Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site. As Management Accountant you will look after the day to day accounts functions, assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting. This is a full time, permanent position offering a competitive salary up to £42k and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.
  • Part Qualified - Management Accountant
  • Permanent - Appleton Thorn

About Our Client

Following years of accelerated growth a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, operating from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients.

Job Description

  • Accounting of Fixed Asset and Leasing functions of the company
  • Preparation (along side the finance team) of monthly management accounts including posting journals.
  • Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts.
  • Reconciling and pre-empting any issues discovered pre and post month end.
  • Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Continuous improvement of current procedures.
  • Ensure we maximise revenue by highlighting and investigating assets that are not being hired.
  • Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
  • Assisting with group reporting packs and helping to ensure they are completed and submitted on time.
  • Assist with the external audits of the company.
  • Assist with annual budgeting and regular forecasts for both internal and external requirements.
  • Develop and mentor the Finance team members.
  • Ad hoc reporting when required by senior management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Part Qualified Accountant
  • Experience in both the production of management accounts and implementation of processes.
  • Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral.
  • Experience of working in a busy environment with strong attention to detail.
  • Commercially aware and be involved with driving the company's objectives.
  • A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of MS packages, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups) and Word.
  • Effective communication skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing team.
  • The ability to work towards deadlines under pressure.
  • Driven and eager to work within fixed guidelines.

What's on Offer

  • Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
  • Private Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
  • Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution
  • Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
  • Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
  • Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
  • Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
Contact
Emma McKiver
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6684201
Phone number
+44 151 255 3752

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Retail
Location
Warrington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma McKiver
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3752
Job reference
JN-032025-6684201