Management Accountant (Antrim)
£45,000 – £55,000 | Antrim | Full-time | Office Based
Our growing client seeks to appoint an experienced Management Accountant to play a pivotal role within the finance function. You will take ownership of the monthly management accounts, Budgeting & Forecasting along with overseeing day-to-day ledger activities in a fast-paced commercial environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to deliver accurate and timely financial information to aid decision-making.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Produce profit & loss accounts, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Conduct variance analysis against budgets and prior periods with clear commentary.
- Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
- Monitor financial performance against budget, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Bookkeeping Oversight:
- Supervise and review day-to-day bookkeeping activities including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journals.
- Ensure appropriate controls and processes are in place and adhered to.
- Operational & Commercial Support:
- Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand cost drivers and performance.
- Analyse margins, costs, and warehousing performance metrics.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a management accounting role.
- Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.
- Experience overseeing or managing transactional finance / bookkeeping.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.
- Desirable: familiarity with ERP systems.
To apply for this Management Accountant position, please click Apply or contact Laurence at Reed Belfast.
Skills:Financial Accounting Management Accounting Distribution
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