Management Accountant

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering exclusively with a rapidly growing financial services group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position will support the accounting team during a period of system changes and ongoing operational activities, in a role focussed on month-end management accounting processes, with additional basic finance system projects as part of their ongoing transformation programme. The role offers remote/office hybrid working (2 days on-site, 3 days remote) along with flexible working and a competitive benefits package. Best suited to a hands-on & experienced Management Accountant who is used to a changing & fast-paced working environment. Open to part-qualified/qualified Accountants or qualified by experience finance professionals. Your new role Your key duties will involve management accounts preparation, including accruals, prepayments and journals, along with reconciliations to support accurate period end financial reporting. You will support the finance team in general accounting processes as the organisation goes through a system transformation project. You will support basic finance system activities/projects, ensuring any issues or problems are identified/reported. When needed, you will support the wider transactional finance team with processes during busy periods and cover. The position will be tailored around the right finance professional, so experience will be utilised. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this Management Accountant role, you will need experience with hands-on management accounts preparation, a strong understanding of accounting principles, including accruals/prepayments/journals. You will have key attention to detail with excellent accuracy; strong MS Excel skills, with good communication skills to build relationships collaboratively around the business. You will be confident using various financial systems, used to managing workloads and meeting deadlines, along with adaptable to business needs. Experience working within a finance function during a system change or an ERP project, along with a financial services/insurance sector background, would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This hands-on Management Accountant role offers a salary between 40,000 - 50,000 per annum, dependable on experience, for a 12-month fixed term contract, based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Remote/office hybrid working is offered (2 days on-site, 3 days remote), flexible working hours, income protection, enhanced pension scheme, private health insurance, along with further group benefits. A great opportunity to support a rapidly growing financial services organisation going through a transition period of change. What you need to do now If 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk