Company Details and Job Overview: A Blackpool based SME are experiencing significant growth and have created a new Management Accountant role. This is a diverse and hands on role which will provide exposure across the full spectrum of finance, offering a variety of business facing duties involving engaging with key stakeholders in the business. Key Benefits/Rewards on Offer: Competitive starting salary with periodic pay reviews 23 days annual leave entitlement bank holidays Study package if required (CIMA/ACCA) Hybrid working once established in the role Various wellbeing and healthcare benefits Your New Role as Management Accountant: Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, specific responsibilities will include: Production of the monthly management accounts pack providing commentary Balance sheet reconciliations Posting journals, accruals and prepayments VAT returns Supporting with year end accounting and audit Supporting with budget preparation Cash flow forecasting Covering purchase ledger and sales ledger when required Provision of ad hoc reports and analysis to facilitate effective decision making Involvement in various projects which will include streamlining and developing existing systems and processes Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: The ideal candidate will have exposure to the month end management accounting process and be keen to build on these skills. Part qualification is preferred and a comprehensive study package will be available if required. Strong Excel ability is required as you will be required to handle and manipulate large data volumes on a daily basis. Additionally, good communication skills are imperative as you will adopt a business partnering capacity and will often be required to communicate key financial findings to a variety of stakeholders at all levels. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. ADZN1_UKTJ