Company Details and Job Overview: A dynamic business on the outskirts of Preston are looking to appoint a Management Accountant/FP&A Manager for a minimum period of 12 months to cover maternity leave. This well-known brand is embarking on a 5 year growth strategy which will see turnover increasing by approximately 200% through entering overseas markets and expanding the services they provide. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: A friendly and inclusive working environment 37.5 hour working week, typically 9am-5pm with some flexibility if required 1 or 2 days working from home per week 25 days annual leave entitlement Company pension Company sick pay Electric car scheme Cycle to work and tech schemes Health insurance including optical, dental and hearing cover Your New Role as Management Accountant: Working in a team of 5 finance staff, as Management Accountant duties will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts Balance sheet reconciliations Cash flow monitoring Budget meetings with HODs Financial modelling Ad hoc reporting Building and maintaining relationships with a variety of stakeholders Contributing to ongoing systems/process developments Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in the business partnering elements of the role. Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate a sufficient level of experience relevant to the role. Strong systems skills are required including Excel. 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