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Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a rapidly growing services group within an interesting sector operating across the UK & Europe to recruit a progressive Management Accountant based in their Cheltenham, Gloucestershire office. The position has a defined development plan to become a Finance Manager in a newly created role reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. The organisation is private equity backed with multiple entities, so they are seeking a driven accountant who is interested to really adding value to a changing and growing group, where process improvement is at the forefront. The position is broad, involving management accounting, financial accounting, analysis, balance sheet processes, budgeting through to supporting the development of the finance team. This position is best suited to an ambitious, part-qualified/finalist studier (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or newly qualified Accountant. Remote/office hybrid working is offered, along with a study package for a financial qualification if applicable.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will support the supervision and development of a small accounting team. Management accounts for multiple entities, including profit & loss, balance sheet processes, along with variance analysis. Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting, along with balance sheet reconciliations and control account ownership. You will support year-end processes and related financial accounting duties, business partner with internal teams to support decision-making and commercial performance, along with being involved in various projects to continuously improve financial processes, reporting and controls. The position will be tailored around the right candidate, with the opportunity to really develop into a Finance Manager role as you grow with the business.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this progressive Management Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position. Part-qualified/finalist/newly qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, striving to develop and learn with an ambitious mind-set. You will have strong MS Excel skills, trained in a range of financial systems, with strong communication skills to build internal/external relationships. You will be commercially curious along with proactive, keen to improve processes/reporting, along with being able to manage workloads to meet deadlines. A strong problem-solver, who is keen to work for a high growth and changing business. Experience within a multi-entity group would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This progressive Management Accountant role offers a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Clear and supported progression to a Finance Manager role with exposure within a broad accounting position. A split of remote/office hybrid working on offer, along with a study package if applicable for a financial qualification, contributed pension scheme, discounts on products/services, along with further group benefits.

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