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Senior Management Accountant

Salary: £45 - 55K

Type: 6-month contract

Location: Fleetwood

This is an opportunity to support a family business through a period of change. With a turnover of circa £20m you will be responsible to produce all management accounts through a period of change and restructure.

Initially the contract will be for a 6-month period with the likelihood of a further 3-month extension.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Variance Analysis: Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying and explaining variances.
Team Management: Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high-quality financial reporting and compliance.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Professional Certification: Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).
Experience: Significant post-qualification experience in management accounting.
Skills: Strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, proficiency in financial software, ideally Sage 50, and advanced Excel skills.

Behavioural Skills:

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in financial reporting.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.