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Axon Moore is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or nearly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) looking to join a commercially focused finance team in a role offering genuine variety, exposure and career development.Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, providing meaningful commercial insight and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts.\n, • Produce detailed variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on financial performance.\n, • Support the budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes.\n, • Analyse large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.\n, • Build and maintain financial models to support commercial decision-making.\n, • Partner with stakeholders across the business to understand key performance drivers.\n, • Assist with the continuous improvement of financial reporting processes and systems.\n, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls are maintained.\n, • Support a range of ad hoc analysis, reporting and finance projects.\nPerson Specification\n\n, • Qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA.\n, • Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role.\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate large datasets.\n, • Commercially minded with experience supporting operational stakeholders.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\n, • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.\nDesirable Skills\n\n, • Experience using Power BI to develop reports and dashboards.\n, • Knowledge of SQL and working with structured data.\n, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, pivot tables and financial modelling.\nWhat's on Offer\n\n, • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Hybrid working.\n, • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • A supportive and collaborative finance team.\n, • Exposure to a broad and commercially focused finance role within a growing organisation.\nIf you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please apply today or contact George Oyston at Axon Moore for a confidential discussion.Axon Moore is a specialist Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Consultancy recruiting across the North of England. We specialise in placing part-qualified, qualified and executive-level finance professionals on both a permanent and interim basis.

Company Details and Job Overview: A high performing Group of companies are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a qualified Accountant. Regarded as a market leader in their industry, the business prides itself on impressive staff retention levels achieved through offering diverse roles and a supportive environment. This business facing role offers a good combination of technical accounting as well as plenty of stakeholder interaction, with particular focus on overseas subsidiaries as well as UK. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: Competitive starting salary Full time, 37.5 hour working week, with flexibility on start/finish times Hybrid working is available once established in the role 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional buy and sell scheme Company final salary pension scheme Life insurance Private health insurance Health cash plan Sick pay scheme On-site parking and EV charging points Paid charity days and team building days On site gym facility Long service awards Your New Role as Senior Management Accountant: Line management responsibility for 2-3 Accounts Assistants Ownership of management accounts production including commentary and analysis Production of group reporting and consolidated financial information Preparation of budgets and forecasts Support with statutory accounts preparation and audit for the UK and overseas Provision of cost and margin analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities Management of the fixed asset registers Cash flow management VAT and intrastat returns for the UK and overseas Provision of ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management to aid effective decision making and strategic planning Key player in continual improvement initiatives relating to systems and processes within the finance function Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential for this role, with a minimum of 2 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have solid technical accounting skills with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build strong working relationships across a variety of stakeholders. Experience of producing accounts for overseas subsidiaries is highly advantageous with knowledge of relevant legislation. A forward thinking and proactive working approach is required with proven ability to add value to the finance function through process enhancements. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. TPBN1_UKTJ

Company Details and Job Overview: A high performing Group of companies are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a qualified Accountant. Regarded as a market leader in their industry, the business prides itself on impressive staff retention levels achieved through offering diverse roles and a supportive environment. This business facing role offers a good combination of technical accounting as well as plenty of stakeholder interaction, with particular focus on overseas subsidiaries as well as UK. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: • Competitive starting salary • Full time, 37.5 hour working week, with flexibility on start/finish times • Hybrid working is available once established in the role • 25 days annual leave entitlement + bank holidays with additional buy and sell scheme • Company final salary pension scheme • Life insurance • Private health insurance • Health cash plan • Sick pay scheme • On-site parking and EV charging points • Paid charity days and team building days • On site gym facility • Long service awards Your New Role as Senior Management Accountant: • Line management responsibility for 2-3 Accounts Assistants • Ownership of management accounts production including commentary and analysis • Production of group reporting and consolidated financial information • Preparation of budgets and forecasts • Support with statutory accounts preparation and audit for the UK and overseas • Provision of cost and margin analysis, identifying trends, risks and opportunities • Management of the fixed asset registers • Cash flow management • VAT and intrastat returns for the UK and overseas • Provision of ad hoc reporting and analysis for senior management to aid effective decision making and strategic planning • Key player in continual improvement initiatives relating to systems and processes within the finance function Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: Full CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification is essential for this role, with a minimum of 2 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have solid technical accounting skills with strong commercial acumen and the ability to build strong working relationships across a variety of stakeholders. Experience of producing accounts for overseas subsidiaries is highly advantageous with knowledge of relevant legislation. A forward thinking and proactive working approach is required with proven ability to add value to the finance function through process enhancements. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance. Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK

Qualified Accountant Blackpool, Lancashire Full-Time | Permanent Monday – Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Accountant to join a well-established and highly successful international business operating within the manufacturing and industrial sector. This position would suit an ambitious ACCA or ACA qualified accountant who enjoys working in a commercially focused environment and wants to play a key role in financial reporting, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of management accounts, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and group reporting activities while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the wider business. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Producing monthly management accounts with commentary and variance analysis Delivering detailed cost, margin, and profitability analysis Managing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls Overseeing fixed asset registers and investment property reporting Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning Assisting with statutory accounts and external audit processes Producing group reporting and consolidated financial information Managing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations Partnering with operational teams to improve business performance and cost control Identifying process improvements and efficiencies, including the use of AI and automation tools What We’re Looking For Fully qualified ACCA or ACA accountant Minimum 2 years’ post-qualified experience within a similar role Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis Advanced Excel and strong systems skills Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability Previous experience within manufacturing, industrial, or similar environments would be advantageous Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders Highly organised with excellent attention to detail A proactive and commercially minded approach What’s on Offer Competitive starting salary Hybrid working available following training Performance-related bonuses Generous holiday entitlement increasing with service Pension schemes and private healthcare options Professional development and study support On-site gym, café, parking, and social facilities Career progression opportunities within a growing international business This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, continuous improvement, and long-term career development