Management Accountant

Location: Herefordshire (Head Office) with weekly travel to West Midlands essential Contract: Full-time, Office-based Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 +study support (if required) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant, qualified or newly qualified Accountant to join a busy finance function at a head office location in Herefordshire. This role will have primary responsibility for the preparation and oversight of management accounting information for a secondary operational site in the West Midlands. Reporting to the Finance Director and Financial Controller, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial information to support business decision-making. This role will offer the right candidate a progressive, development route in the future, initially giving someone the chance to oversee the financial function for one company within a group. Due to the requirement for weekly site visits, a full, clean driving licence is essential. Key Responsibilities * Full ownership of the Management Accounts function, including monthly Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and variance analysis * Preparation of monthly Board reporting packs * Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Preparation and submission of VAT returns and turnover reconciliations * Assistance with the annual budgeting and forecasting process * Daily cash reconciliations and monthly cash forecasting * Liaison with site-based teams to ensure accurate and timely month-end ledger closures * Review of weekly payroll processing * Providing documentation and explanations to auditors at year-end * Development and generation of internal management information and analysis * Support with ad-hoc duties as requested by senior finance leadership Skills & Experience Required * Qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) * Previous experience in a management accounting or similar finance role * Strong Excel skills are essential * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment * Confident, proactive, and able to work on own initiative The Opportunity This role would suit a driven Management Accountant looking to take ownership of key financial processes within a growing and dynamic organisation, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to further develop technical and commercial finance experience