Management accountant

Management Accountant | Manchester | Up to GBP45k + benefits | Study Support| Hybrid I am delighted to be working alongside a highly progressive PE backed E-commerce business based in central Manchester who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their business. This role reports into the Financial Controller and with mentorship and no future plans to recruit above this level provides a clear pathway to Finance Manager within the next 12/18 months. The ideal candidate for this role will be Part Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) or QBE with experience working in a fast-paced environment. Retail experience would be advantageous but not necessary. Responsibilities: Preparation of Month End Accounts including P L accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries Work with commercial colleagues to produce the budgets and forecasts for the contracts, monitoring performance against agreed targets and KPI rsquo;s Ensure compliance with all financial controls, processes and regulatory framework. Proactively identify improvements (through root cause analysis), making recommendations and successfully implementing new ways of working gaining the full support of stakeholders and colleagues alike Requirements: Part Qualified (ACA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent) or QBE Accounting experience, ideally in a commercial finance role Cashflow management Intermediate / advanced Excel, Power Point and Word Problem solving and analytical skills A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes