Management Accountant

Location: Birmingham - Hybrid
Salary: up to £55k + benefits
Type: Permanent

An established organisation is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team. Working within a structured and well-governed environment, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, management accounts, audit, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close activities, alongside quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accurate recording of assets and liabilities
• Prepare management accounts with meaningful analysis
• Complete reporting and variance analysis
• Maintain standard costing and ensure accurate inventory/stock valuation
• Produce monthly stock analysis and supporting commentary
• Support the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements for assigned entities
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Build strong relationships with internal and external audit teams, ensuring audit deliverables are prepared on time and issues are resolved effectively
• Support external audits and ongoing compliance requirements
• Take ownership of ad-hoc accounting projects as required
• Contribute to process documentation and continuous improvement across the finance function

About You

• Qualified by Experience or Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of core accounting principles
• Confident working to deadlines within a reporting-led environment
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and systems

What's on Offer for a Management Accountant

• Broad accounting role with exposure across multiple finance disciplines
• Supportive, professional finance team
• Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package
• Ongoing development within a stable organisation

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