Management Accountant

Chippenham
7 months ago
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Artis Accountancy and Finance are pleased to be working with this growing business, who are seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision-making across the business. You will be responsible for preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong focus on driving efficiencies and improving reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure data integrity.
  • Support year-end audit and liaise with external auditors.
  • Assist in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
  • Continuously improve financial processes and reporting tools.

    Skills & Experience Required
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in a Management Accounting role.
  • Experience in using accounting software such as Sage 200/50, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP.
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial modelling.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
  • Any accounting qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) are advantageous, however not essential.

    If you are a finance professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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