Management accountant

Management Accountant Location - Runcorn Embark on a rewarding career journey with our client, a key player in the Food Service industry, as they seek a dynamic Management Accountant. This exclusive position is tailored for a qualified accountant with a penchant for business partnering and a meticulous approach to financial governance. Role Purpose: As the Management Accountant, you will play a vital role in providing essential management accounting support to the Leadership Team, contributing to their understanding of critical performance issues. Your responsibilities will encompass ownership of the month-end reporting process, conducting thorough balance sheet reconciliations, and delivering insightful management reporting. Main Duties / Responsibilities: * Own the month-end reporting process, ensuring timely completion and accurate balance sheet reconciliations. * Act as the custodian of the monthly reporting cycle, maintaining control and meeting all deadlines. * Manage accrual and prepayment schedules, rigorously reviewing regular and one-off items. * Oversee the Fixed Asset register, ensuring it remains up to date and accurate. * Act as a Business Partner to both UK and overseas businesses and subsidiaries, supporting the Head of Finance in analysis and reporting. * Collaborate with divisions to analyse, allocate, and review costs. * Execute ad hoc internal and external reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, and National Statistics requirements. Person Specification: * Qualified accountant with relevant professional certifications. * Proven experience in management accounting and reporting. * Strong expertise in balance sheet reconciliation and control. * Proficient in Excel, including lookups and pivots. * Essential experience with ERP systems; familiarity with Navision / Business Central is advantageous. This is an outstanding opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to make a significant impact on the financial success of a leading player in the Food Service sector. If you are ready to elevate your career and contribute to the continued success of our client, apply now through Henderson Brown Recruitment