Management Accountant

Job description
Management Accountant- £40,000 to £45,000

Hybrid Working – Sheffield

Our Client's mission is dedicated to empowering educational institutions around the globe to achieve compliance and elevate their standards. They offer a comprehensive SaaS solution that merges top-tier professional development with cutting-edge management tools, all accessible through a single, unified platform.

Due to their rapid expansion, they are looking for an experienced Management Account to play a pivotal role in our finance team.

Key Responsibilities
• Monthly Management Accounts: Produce detailed Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.
• Variance Analysis: Provide insightful commentary to explain financial variances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare comprehensive financial reporting packs.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in creating budgets and forecasts to drive business strategy.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Challenge, support, analyse, and effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Reconciliations: Conduct thorough bank and account reconciliations.
• Day-to-Day Accounting: Manage posting journals, raise invoices, and perform general bookkeeping tasks.
• VAT Returns: Handle VAT returns and liaise with HMRC as necessary.
• Process Optimisation: Develop systems to enhance efficiencies and optimise processes.

Qualifications and Skills
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in Finance Management (required).
• Professional Qualification: Qualified or finalist in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in Excel is essential, experience with Netsuite is desirable.
• Communication: Strong communicator capable of articulating complex information clearly.
• Organisation: Highly organised and able to work independently.
• Teamwork: Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and reporting skills.