Axon Moore Looking for Management Accountant at Heywood Full Time

Axon Moore are recruiting on behalf of an exciting and growing PE backed business based in Heywood. My client is seeking a Management Accountant to join the finance team on a permanent basis. This role would be a highly developmental role with exposure to a range of accounting duties, projects and team management. There is the prospect of progression to a senior position within the next 2-3 years.

The role of Management Accountant will provide support to the Group FC and FD, looking at the month
end process as well as some project work. The role will give full exposure in many different areas. There are some areas for improvement, so exposure to short term projects will be given. Training will be provided

Salary & Benefits – £32-40k DOE and qualification. Up to 5% bonus based on company profit, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, early finish on Friday, plus other company benefits.

Responsibilities include:

• Production of monthly management accounts and reporting
• Month end accounting; journals, reporting packs, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasting
• Bank reconciliations
• Weekly KPI monitoring and reporting
• Team management of 2-3 transactional team members
• Ad-hoc project work; improved month end process, improved KPIs, system improvements, process improvement and streamlining, etc.
• Business partnering
• Supporting the Group FC and FD as and when needed
• Other accounting duties as required

Experience & Skill Requirements:

• ACCA/CIMA part-qualified Accountant looking for development and progression
• Excellent Excel skills are essential
• Bright and ambitious with a desire to progress in 2-3 years
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable and solid team player
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate accuracy and pay attention to detail

If you would like to hear more about this role, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore