Job Type:PermanentSalary:£35,000-£40,000 per annumLocation:Worcester Your new company Hays Senior Finance are currently working with a market-leading company in Worcester as they look to recruit a driven and dynamic Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Our client prides themselves on providing excellent care and services to the education sector and have grown consistently in recent years. Your new role As Management Accountant, you will support the finance and operations teams with any financial/analytical reporting requirements and ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled. Main duties: Prepare and review P&L, identifying/investigating variances Maintain balance sheet control accounts including accruals and prepayments Support with the development of budgets and forecasts Provide insight and actions to improve business performance Business partner with Operations to identify opportunities and mitigate risks Review processes to support financial compliance Reconcile data between operating systems and SAP financial systems Assist with annual audit and year-end close Attend client meetings to support business negotiations What you'll need to succeed Actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA) Previous experience of preparing accurate and timely management accounts Strong reconciliation skills and dealing with large data sets Comfortable liaising with internal/external stakeholders and senior management Capable of embracing change in a fast-paced environment Advanced Excel skills and proficient with accounting packages (SAP an advantage) What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to develop yourself in a fast-growing and ambitious company. Additional benefits include study support, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays and an additional day off for your birthday), pension, private medical insurance, life insurance and much more. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of being in the office 3 days per week. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk