Your new companyHays Senior Finance is exclusively working with an established SME near Chippenham to appoint a newly created Management Accountant to support financial operations and contribute to their continued growth through financial analysis and decision-making support. This is a truly exciting opportunity for a finalist or newly-qualified accountant to join a business undergoing positive change and play an important role in the development of finance processes and offers the right candidate an opportunity to step into a Finance Manager position as part of a planned progression, working with a highly experienced hands-on CFO.Your new roleThis is a hands-on role, supporting the CFO with various deliverables including;

Preparation of monthly management accounts including reporting and commentary, variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliationsAssisting with month-end tasks for the team and overseeing the work of a part-qualified accountantOverseeing and managing the day-to-day finance functions such as AP and AR, bank accounts, credit control, etcAssisting in the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting year-end and auditPreparing budgets and forecasts including quarterly re-forecastingIdentifying and leading process improvements What you'll need to succeedThis role requires an experienced finalist / newly qualified (CCAB or CIMA) accountant with demonstrable management accounting experience. Additionally,

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Advanced ExcelHighly organised and methodical, with accuracy and attention to detailFlexible, proactive, strategic and a multitaskerThe ability to work collaboratively and provide appropriate challenge and insight, often under time pressure. What you'll get in return

Competitive base salary of GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 dependent on qualification and experienceDiscretionary annual company bonus25 days annual leave + bank holidaysHybrid working - 60% of the working week on-site with 2 days working from homeCompany pension scheme What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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