We're looking for an experienced and focussed Management Accountant (Operational) on a 12 Months FTC basis to join our award-winning client based in Salford, Manchester. As a knowledgeable member of the Finance team, you will be working closely with the business and and providing insightful data analysis to the operational management team to ensure value for money and robust financial performance.

The role - What I will be doing?

• Working closely with the Finance Manager - Operational to deliver high quality monthly management accounts, with commentary and variance analysis to inform decision making for operational managers and Finance Director.
• Posting journals for payroll, fleet costs, prepayments and accruals.
• Providing collaborative partnering and building effective relationships with the business to help understand what is driving their spending.
• Supporting budget holders to develop robust budgets.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting Budget Holders with scenario planning, and financial modelling.

What we're looking for

• A finance professional who is values driven, ambitious and self-motivated.
• A part qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA) with experience of writing commentary explaining key variances.
• An effective communicator who is able to provide financial advice and guidance at all levels.
• Strong excel skills - VLOOKUP's, Sumifs, Pivot Tables

What we offer as a company

• Annual Salary of up to £35,400.
• Up to 34 day's holiday (starting 27 days rising with length of service) and bank holidays
• Hybrid working (minimum of 2 Days in the office)
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance worth 3 x annual salary
• Health Cash Plan which also provides a range of discounts including discounted gym membership.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Megan Hughes on 07714 382233 //