Description
Management Accountant
Carlisle | Full-time
Six Degrees is delighted to be working with an owner-managed business who are industry leaders in their field.
Following continued growth and exciting expansion plans, we are looking for a driven management accountant to join our finance team at our Carlisle head office, reporting directly to the CFO.
This is a hands-on, varied role for an ambitious individual who wants ownership, responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing business. You will have clear career progression scoped out within the role.
The Role
Working closely with the CFO and management team, responsibilities will include:
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Ownership of weekly performance reporting
- Managing workflow management of the team
- Providing financial analysis and insight to support management and operations
- Supporting and guiding the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
- Oversight of customer invoicing and self-bill accounts
- Reviewing fixed and recurring costs and raising purchase orders
- Monitoring and chasing debtors to ensure timely cash collection
- Ensuring all sales are invoiced and paid promptly
- Supporting the Proof of Delivery process
- Assisting the CFO with annual budgeting and cash flow forecasting
- Supporting the year-end audit process
- Ensuring timely and accurate payroll completion
- Supporting and managing members of the finance team when required
- Assisting the CFO with projects and ad-hoc tasks
About You
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused finance professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
You will have:
- Part-qualified or fully qualified status (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Strong attention to detail and the confidence to take ownership
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Desirable but not essential:
- Sage experience
- Experience within a fast-paced environment
Why Join Our Client?
- A growing business with clear expansion plans
- A role with genuine responsibility and visibility
- Career progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: c. £40,000 – £50,000 depending on Experience
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase additional days in December & January)
- Working hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday (30-minute lunch)