Flexible 24 hours per week (core hours Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm)
Covering Winsford and Ellesmere Port
We are seeking a permanent, part-time Management Accountant working 24 hours per week to support the effective management of Cheshire West Recycling’s financial operations, supporting accurate reporting, risk management, and compliance with statutory and internal financial requirements and regulations.
We are flexible in our approach to the working week to suit the ideal candidate and we offer a pro-rata 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, rewards and benefits through ‘salary extras’, an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, local leisure centre discounts, health initiatives, free parking, long service awards, on-site mental health first aiders, and the occasional complimentary ice-cream or sandwich van.
Essential requirements are:
* Part-qualified or studying towards ACA, ACCA, or CIMA
* Or finance-based degree
The role involves, but is not limited to:
* Prepare monthly management accounts
* Support management decision-making and business planning
* Maintain financial controls and compliance, reconcile and analyse balance sheet codes, including fixed assets
* Support statutory accounts and audits and assist in the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
* Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide analysis and insights to management, supporting proactive decision-making and cost control
* Develop internal reporting and implement segmental reporting and devolved budgets to enhance financial transparency and accountability
* Monitor budget performance and track actual versus budgeted spend, highlighting variances and working with teams to manage financial performance effectively
* Evaluate and improve financial systems, assessing existing financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy
* Present and interpret financial information for non-financial managers, ensuring operational teams understand performance and cost drivers
* Process payments and transactions, manage payment runs and ad-hoc financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company policies
* Support business functions, assisting with procurement, payroll, and governance processes, ensuring financial compliance and efficiency.
We are a forward-thinking organisation; we prioritise people, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do. If you are interested in joining a high-quality waste management and recycling service with a strong commitment to Safety, Responsibility, Trust, and Innovation, please submit your application to: Tracy.Matthews@cwrecycling.co.uk.
The closing date for this position is 7th March 2025.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
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