MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Management Accountant

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum

Location: Shaftesbury

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm)

Contract: Fixed Term (3 months)

About our client:

We're representing a highly respected, leading UK-based business with a rich legacy dating back to 1984. Specialising in the creation and delivery of premium food and drink gift items, our client is renowned for exceptional product quality and efficient next-day delivery services. They operate in a dynamic, customer-focused environment and are now seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who thrives on providing insightful financial analysis, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with stakeholders to support commercial decision-making and profitable growth.

The Role:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will be the key lead on budget setting and monitoring, playing a crucial role in providing meaningful, commercially driven information to key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyse accurate weekly and monthly Management Accounts, ensuring timely delivery.
• Oversee month-end and year-end journal adjustments, including accruals and prepayments.
• Ensure the accuracy of P&L, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and cash flow reporting, including comprehensive cash flow forecasting.
• Investigate and report on significant variances from budget across departments and activity programmes.
• Maintain the integrity of financial data supplied to the board and external compliance organisations, supporting audit requirements.
• Support senior management and budget holders in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, effectively communicating complex financial data to non-finance colleagues.
• Contribute to the continuous streamlining of finance processes and provide ad-hoc reports as required.

What We're Looking For:

• A part-qualified or qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) with demonstrable experience in a Management Accountant role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and improvement-focused mindset, always seeking opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• A detail-oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.

What's On Offer:

Join a stable and successful company with a proud history and a clear vision for the future. You'll gain significant exposure across a diverse and interesting business, with the opportunity to make a real impact on commercial performance and strategic direction.

Ready to make your mark? Apply today!