Management Accountant

Is responsible for ensuring transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system in order to produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts. It also provides support to other areas of the finance team. The position works within the finance team and supports period-end, management reporting, statutory accounts, tax compliance and audit processes.

• Be involved in the end-to-end period-end process, taking responsibility for a number of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, posting journals and calculating accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain balance sheet control through preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, including flagging risks and opportunities.
• Provide accurate, relevant and timely management information, including commentary to senior management, to monitor performance and assist decision making.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts, tax compliance and audit schedules.
• Input into the monthly forecasts and annual budget processes as required.
• Review and question current processes and improve upon them as necessary to ensure they are strong and month end is as efficient as possible.

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA part-qualified.
• Previous experience within a finance team.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives on being fully accountable for their work.
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage fast changing priorities.

• Modern city centre offices in Manchester.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• An opportunity to work with global sporting partners.
• Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TV's.
• A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Generous staff discount.