Management Accountant

About the Business A fantastic opportunity to be a Management Accountant for a fast-growing logistics business based in Walsall who have potential for growth opportunity and really look after their employees. This role gives you a fantastic chance to progress your career in a collaborative environment, with a supportive manager to learn from while working hybrid. Main Duties: As a Management Accountant your main duties include: * Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll coordination, banking, and general ledger management. * Ensure all financial transactions, journals, and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time. * Maintain and strengthen financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, HMRC regulations, and internal policies. * Review and reconcile control accounts, resolving discrepancies efficiently. * Prepare monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines for review by the Head of Finance. * Monitor financial performance, analyse variances, and provide clear explanations. * Ensure all statutory obligations are met, including VAT returns, audit preparation, and support for annual accounts. * Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting, including optimisation of Brightpearl ERP. * Drive automation and continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workload. * Collaborate across departments while demonstrating strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly. Location / Office / Culture Based in their Walsall office, you’ll be joining to a collaborative workspace with a flexible working arrangement. Add to a team of circa. 10 people that will put real time into you and your development. Ideal for an all-rounder who can work independently and cooperatively. What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have: * ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE * Be competent with financial systems * Have worked a minimum of 2 years in a Management Accountant role * Have good technical accounting knowledge alongside commercial acumen and understanding of ledger responsibilities/ transactional finance. Why Join the business * Hybrid working * Competitive salary * Fantastic and supportive managers * Flexible working arrangement * Pension and other benefits About Us We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly. Ref: VL69299