Newly Qualified Management Accountant – development to FCBased in Stoke-on-Trentc.£60,000On-site working
Your new companyYour new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a newly qualified Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.Your new roleYour new role will include but not be limited to:Management Accountant (Progression to Financial Controller – 2 Year Pathway)
- Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
- Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
- Support payroll and pension submissions
- Maintain financial records
- Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
- Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting
Progression Responsibilities (Over 2 Years):
- Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
- Lead and develop the finance team
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
- Manage cash flow and treasury
- Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
- Lead group reporting and statutory compliance
Additional Development Areas:
- Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
- HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
- IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
- Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management
What youll need to succeed
- Newly qualified ACCA/ CIMA
- Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable).
- Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Progress into a Financial Controller role within a structured timeframe.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous).
- Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.
What youll get in return
- Salary c.£60,000
- Progression role to Financial Controller
- On-site working
- Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
What you need to do nowIf youre interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isnt quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.#4799809
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