Management Accountant

Page Personnel are recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of one of the UK's most recognisable brands headquartered in Bury. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller you will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts for key operating expenses. You will be required to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Client Details Page Personnel are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's most recognisable brands. In the space of just over 40 years the business has grown from 1 store to over 3400 stores globally plus almost 100 gyms. This is a fast paced, dynamic business offering long term progression & development to employees across the business. Description Management Accountant duties include: Responsible for reconciling sales to cash receipts for monthly membership fees. Preparation of several key cost lines within the monthly management accounts. Regular engagement with budget holders to complete detailed variance analysis, with supporting commentary and evidence for any adverse/favourable variances to budget, forecasts and last year. Responsible for analysing key cost areas and provide challenge to the appropriate stakeholders. Responsible for the preparation of monthly P&L reporting and variance analysis. Preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT return to the Group with supporting control account reconciliations. Responsible for submitting accurate and timely submissions to Group. Responsible for producing monthly, half-year and year-end Group reporting packs. Aid in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts for gym level operating costs. Ensure that all internal and external reporting deadlines are met. Continual review and improvement of all Finance related processes, including wider roll out of purchase order management with business stakeholders. Maintain controls in line with the Group's Financial controls programme. Be the first line of support for the Assistant Accountant. Assist with audit queries. Ad hoc project work as required.Profile The successful candidate will: Have a proven track record in a similar role Be part qualified or qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA Be able to work with financial and non-financial stakeholders Have strong analytical skills Be proficient in MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables etc) Be able to handle large volumes of data (10,000+ lines) Be an excellent written and verbal communicatorJob Offer A salary up to £50,000 plus pension, study support, staff discounts, bonus scheme, holidays & more