Join PML as a Management Accountant and be at the heart of driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making within our dynamic organisation. In this key role, you'll collaborate with the Financial Controller to deliver accurate and timely management accounting information while providing insightful analysis that shapes the future of our business. You'll empower budget holders with the tools and guidance they need to make impactful decisions, directly influencing financial planning, reporting, and compliance. If you're passionate about making a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
* Driving Financial Reporting
* Supporting Business Strategy
* Team Collaboration and Development
Job responsibilities
* Maintain accuracy and integrity in the general ledger through detailed and timely transaction recording.
* Align financial processing with internal procedures and accounting principles.
* Prepare accurate and comprehensive financial reports within set deadlines.
* Produce monthly management accounts and contribute to the annual statutory accounts and audit cycle.
* Analyse departmental and cost centre data, delivering actionable insights for management.
* Identify significant variances and trends, advising budget holders effectively.
* Collaborate on rolling forecasts, year-end predictions, and budget performance reviews.
* Validate new expenditures and support business case development.
* Liaise with finance team members to enhance data quality and reporting standards.
* Partner with financial and non-financial managers, offering guidance tailored to their needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* CCAB Qualified or part qualified
* Substantial accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management accountant role
Experience
* Proven expertise in variance analysis, trend identification, and budget-setting processes.
* Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail
* Proficiency in Windows-based software
* Ability to explain complex financial matters to both financial and non-financial audiences
* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
* Effective interpersonal and business partnering skills, including influencing and negotiation
* Self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise tasks and take initiative appropriately
* Adaptable and eager to learn new systems and software
* Professional demeanour with a commitment to delivering high-quality results
* Strong skills in Excel (including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs, and pivot tables) and familiarity with SAGE accounting software
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 a year FTE, Depending on Experience
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