Description
Management Accountant
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
The Opportunity
Our client, an established accountancy practice based in Stoke-on-Trent, is looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, analysing financial performance and building relationships with a variety of businesses.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients, producing meaningful financial information and helping business owners understand and improve their financial performance.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 – £42,000 depending on experience.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A varied role combining technical accounting and client interaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Producing profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and financial reports.
- Completing balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, VAT and payroll.
- Investigating financial discrepancies and analysing variances.
- Reviewing business performance and identifying trends.
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience preparing management accounts.
- A good understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, ideally Xero.
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
- The ability to manage deadlines and work independently.
AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates are welcome. Accountancy practice experience would be advantageous, although candidates from industry will also be considered.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant looking to develop their career within an established and progressive accountancy practice, offering genuine flexibility alongside career development.
Apply today to find out more. All applications will be treated confidentially.
