Management Accountant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: Competitive
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, while also providing support across the wider finance function when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of key accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of full monthly management accounts, supporting information and reporting packs
- Ownership and completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Preparation of monthly accruals and prepayments
- Maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
- Monthly overhead analysis and investigation of budget-to-actual variances
- Completion of Group Reporting Packs, including commentary and analysis
- Preparation of cashflow forecasts and projections
- Calculation of stock provisions, bad debt provisions, and customer rebate provisions
- Preparation and posting of weekly and monthly journals
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting
- Supporting the implementation and monitoring of KPIs
- Attendance at weekly and monthly management meetings
- Providing cover for the Financial Controller or Accounts Supervisor when required
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant or in a similar role
- Strong month-end and management reporting experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
- A proactive and adaptable approach
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Qualifications & Experience
- Ideally studying towards, or holding, a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), although Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidates will also be considered
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting
- Experience of ERP systems, with SAP experience desirable but not essential
- Previous experience working within a similar finance environment is essential
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Completion bonus upon successful completion of the contract
- Private healthcare following successful completion of probation
- Attendance reward scheme following successful completion of probation
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to make a real impact on a key business project
If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next challenge and are available for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster DN6 7FB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
Work Location: In person
