MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT BLACKBURN AREA £45,000-£55,000 THE OPPORTUNITY A growing business is looking to appoint an ambitious Management Accountant to support the next stage of its commercial development. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate management information while providing commercial support across the wider business. The role offers exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, business planning and investment projects, as well as the usual management accounting responsibilities. The position would suit a newly qualified accountant or someone in the final stages of their qualification. As the business and finance team continue to grow, there will be genuine scope to take on additional responsibility and progress your career even further. THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE Preparing monthly management accounts within agreed reporting deadlines Completing profit and loss and balance sheet reconciliations Producing monthly variance analysis and KPI reports Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts Monitoring cash flow and assisting with financial planning Preparing board packs and other reports for senior management Providing clear financial information to support commercial and operational decisions Assisting with the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors Reviewing and improving financial systems, processes and internal controls Supporting investment projects and other business initiatives ..... full job details .....