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Management Accountant with development to FCHays Accountancy and Finance • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
Management Accountant with development to FC

Management Accountant with development to FC

Hays Accountancy and Finance • Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
26 days ago
Salary
£40,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Your new company
Your new company is a leader in their field based in Stoke-on-Trent and is looking for a Management Accountant who is looking to develop into a Financial Controller position over the next 2 years.

Your new role
Your new role will include but not be limited to:
Management Accountant (Progression to Financial Controller - 2 Year Pathway)

  • Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Assist with group reporting, statutory accounts, and external audits
  • Ensure tax and regulatory compliance
  • Support payroll and pension submissions
  • Maintain financial records
  • Monitor foreign currency transactions and investment reporting
  • Assist with oversight of international subsidiary
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting


Progression Responsibilities (Over 2 Years):

  • Take ownership of full financial control, including internal controls and risk management
  • Lead and develop the finance team
  • Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy
  • Manage cash flow and treasury
  • Provide commercial insight and decision support to the MD
  • Lead group reporting and statutory compliance


Additional Development Areas:

  • Company secretarial duties: statutory records, Companies House filings, board support, governance
  • HR support: recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning
  • IT oversight: liaise with providers, support systems optimisation and data protection
  • Operational support: collaborate across teams, improve efficiency, support cost and performance management


What you'll need to succeed

  • Part-qualified or qualified ACCA/ CIMA
  • Experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role (manufacturing experience desirable).
  • Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Progress into a Financial Controller role within a structured timeframe.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems (IRIS Exchequer advantageous).
  • Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Proactive attitude with the ability to take ownership and develop into a leadership role.
  • High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commercial awareness.


What you'll get in return

  • Salary £40-55,000 DOE
  • Progression role to Financial Controller
  • On-site working
  • Monday to Friday 8am-5pm
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays



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