Full job descriptionAlexander Daniels are exclusively working with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit a talented Management Accountant for their group finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and contributing to business decision-making.
You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic planning, and leading a small team within the finance department.


Key Responsibilities
*Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts across multiple entities
*Deliver meaningful financial insights through detailed performance analysis, including variance reporting and margin evaluation
*Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring robust and realistic financial plans
*Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations to support senior leadership decision-making
*Present financial information clearly to stakeholders across the business, including non-finance colleagues
*Oversee period-end close activities, ensuring all financial adjustments (e.g. accruals, prepayments, depreciation) are appropriately recorded
*Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
*Manage reconciliation processes for bank accounts and other key control accounts
*Support the year-end audit process, acting as a key point of contact for external auditors
*Monitor inventory performance, including cost tracking, reporting and supporting stock control processes
*Ensure intercompany transactions are accurately recorded and regularly reconciled
*Maintain the integrity and structure of the financial ledger and chart of accounts
*Lead, mentor and develop junior finance team members, conducting regular performance reviews
*Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and efficiency across the function
*Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
*Provide support on ad hoc projects and initiatives as required by senior finance leadership


Essential Skills:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), finalist may be considered.
*Proven experience in a management accounting role within a fast-paced or high-volume environment
*Demonstrable experience supervising or leading a team
*Strong Excel and data analysis skills (Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Sumifs)
*Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
*Proactive, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities


** This role is located in Central Birmingham and has a 1 day WFH policy. **