Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a growing and successful SME in Sheffield as they look to bring a new Management Accountant into the team.

The Management Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the Financial Controller with the day to day running of the finance department including overseeing the financial transactions as well as payroll. You will also work closely with operation stakeholders to help manage budgets and forecasts, track performance and KPIs as well as providing financial insights and analysis to the management team.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets
Cash flow forecasting
Ownership of cost of sales analysis/ reporting
Produce variance analysis and commentary on financial performance, highlighting key trends and issues
Provide detailed financial analysis to support business decisions, including pricing strategies, investment appraisals and project evaluations
Assist in the development and maintenance of financial models to aid long term business objectives
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
Monitor and report on budget performance, identifying areas of concern and recommending corrective actions
Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
Assist the project accountant in ad-hoc projects, new business cases and initiatives
Weekly KPI reporting
Maintaining fixed asset register (inc. depreciation)
Working collaboratively with operational stakeholders across the business
Managing budgets and forecasts with departments
Gather financial data and ensure alignment with overall business objectives
Present financial information and insights to senior management and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Processing company payroll
Collating timesheet data
Overseeing transactions across both accounts payable and accounts receivable
Processing journals
Accruals and prepayments
VAT and bank reconciliations
Intrastat/ EU reporting
Foreign exchange reporting
Ensure robust financial controls are in place and adhered to, in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
Assist in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations
Always striving to find better ways of doing things for better efficiencies/ driving continuous improvement
Qualifications and Experience:

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is preferred although part qualified/ qualified by experience will also be considered
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a management accounting role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Sage experience would be desirable although not essential
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
What they offer:

Competitive starting salary
Opportunity for professional development and career progression
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Auto enrolment pension
23 days holiday + bank holidays
If this role would be of interest, please send in your CV today