Senior Management Accountant- 6 month contract

Senior Management Accountant- 6 month fixed term contract

Location: Salford- hybrid working, 2 days working from the office

Salary: up to circa £55,000

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Management Accountant to join an excellent business based in Salford.

Reporting to the Head of Financial, Planning and Analysis (FP&A), you will support with all aspects of the preparation and review of the monthly management accounts, budget and reforecast cycles in addition to any additional analysis as required.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing actual results vs. budgets/forecasts, variance analysis and narrative on the monthly results
• Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts (where necessary), liaising with operations and commercial teams in order to prepare an accurate and detailed bottom up budget
• Reviewing month end accrual and prepayment calculations and other nominal ledger journals

• Cost centre review and analysis alongside balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring
• Preparing additional supporting analysis and KPI's to feed into the monthly management reporting packs
• Preparation of key reporting information (KPI), liaising with applicable managers to ensure that costs are being properly recorded and managed and variances investigated and explained
• Assist with the preparation of other areas as requested by the Head of FP&A and assist the wider finance team with process improvement projects as required

Skills & experience:

• Preferably at least 2 years post qualification ACA/CIMA/ACCA, or strong QBE
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, particularly in communicating with a wide range of people and helping to create a harmonious and effective working environment.
• Strong aptitude for business process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to take initiative in problem solving.
• Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and being flexible in approach.

In return, the company offers a brilliant benefits package, including bonus, private healthcare, increased pension contribution, retail discounts etc.

Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.

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