Management Accountant

Management Accountant - Grantham/Hybrid - Circa £45k

Benjamin Edwards is recruiting for a Management Accountant for a successful and growing business based in Grantham.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering much more than simply producing the monthly numbers. Working closely with the Financial Controller and senior leadership team, you will take ownership of management reporting and cash flow forecasting while partnering with teams across the business to provide meaningful financial insight.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting behind the numbers, improving processes and having a genuine commercial impact. This opportunity would suit an experienced Management Accountant, Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Company Accountant or Assistant Financial Controller looking for a broad, commercially focused role.

What’s on offer to the Management Accountant

Hybrid working – 3 days office / 2 days from home

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

The role of the Management Accountant

Producing accurate monthly management accounts and supporting group reporting

Managing cash flow forecasting, working capital and weekly payment planning

Providing insightful variance analysis and management reporting

Partnering with budget holders to understand performance and challenge where appropriate

Supporting budgeting and forecasting

Preparing VAT returns and maintaining balance sheet controls and the fixed asset register

Supporting statutory accounts and the annual audit

Overseeing elements of Accounts Payable and supporting junior members of the finance team

Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, controls and the month-end close

Supporting wider finance projects and systems improvements

The ideal candidate for the Management Accountant

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified/finalist, although strong QBE candidates with the right experience will also be considered

Solid experience of producing management accounts alongside strong Excel and analytical skills

Experience of cash flow forecasting, working capital management and business partnering would be particularly valuable

Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and able to turn financial information into clear, practical insight

Experience within a fast-paced commercial environment and Sage 200 experience would be preferred

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply