Counted Recruitment
About the Business
An opportunity to be a Management Accountant for an international company based in Coleshill, who offer study support and hybrid working. This role provides the opportunity to develop your skills and is perfect for a part-qualified accountant or finalist in a recognised accountancy qualification. You’ll work within a supportive team with low staff turnover – a great environment to complete your qualifications and settle into a group with brilliant culture.
Main Duties:
As a Management Accountant, your main duties include:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Take ownership of producing the monthly Management Information Pack for Board review and distribution.
- Support the preparation of rolling monthly forecasts and the annual budgeting process, including providing detailed analysis where required.
- Communicate effectively with the line manager, highlighting any risks and opportunities identified.
- Drive profitability and continuous improvement by reviewing, analysing, and challenging existing processes and practices.
- Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts, ensuring audit sign-off is achieved in line with Birmingham Airport deadlines.
- Liaise with external stakeholders to resolve any financial queries.
- Maintain and update financial models as required.
- Provide support and relevant information for the annual audit process.
- Partner with non-financial managers to support wider business financial understanding and decision-making.
- Support Finance Business Partners with investment appraisals and business case analysis.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations accurately and in a timely manner.
- Raise commercial and ad-hoc invoices as requested by Finance Business Partners.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the role as required.
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid with 3 days in the Coleshill based office. The business is proud of its supportive culture and there is a low staff turnover – the company really looks after its employees. You’ll report into the Lead Finance Business Partner – a good chance to gain valuable experience.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
- Actively studying (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), with a clear commitment to completing the qualification.
- At least one year of experience in a management accounting role, including month-end close and reporting.
- Strong Excel skills, with experience or interest in Power Apps and data visualisation tools to support automation and insight.
- Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Proactive in driving process improvements and using technology to enhance efficiency.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Degree educated (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related analytical discipline is a bonus but not essential.
Why Join the business
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Study support
- Supportive team
- The business has low staff turnover – they really look after their employees
- A chance to join an internationally recognised logistics company
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
Ref: BR69597
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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