Job Description

Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based
Salary: Up to £48,000
Sector: Finance & Accounting

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of financial reporting and support a wider finance team?

We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join an established business in Stoke-On-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong financial accounting experience who enjoys analysing financial performance, overseeing day-to-day finance operations and supporting colleagues across multiple locations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business, support the Finance Department and deliver accurate financial reporting to management. You will also work closely with an overseas office, supporting financial processes and ensuring company policies and procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, nominal ledger and banking.

• Manage and support the Finance Team, providing guidance and assistance where required.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and variance analysis.

• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.

• Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations across UK and overseas accounts.

• Prepare, review and post manual journals.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns within required deadlines.

• Support year-end processing, audits and the preparation of statutory accounts.

• Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning.

• Oversee supplier payments, customer invoicing, credit control and account reconciliations.

• Resolve financial queries with customers and suppliers.

• Liaise with the overseas office to provide ongoing finance support.

• Monitor internal controls and ensure accounting policies and procedures are followed.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a finance department, with the ability to manage financial processes, analyse data and support a team effectively.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification or be qualified by experience.

• Experience managing a finance team and working collaboratively with colleagues.

• Good knowledge of Sage 200.

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse financial information.

• Experience working with multiple currencies.

• A good understanding of management accounts, reconciliations and financial reporting.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive, positive approach to work.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £48,000 DOE .

• A full-time, office-based position.

• The opportunity to take ownership of key finance operations.

• A varied role combining financial reporting, team management and international finance support.

If you are an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.