Your new company Hays is delighted to be working with an established organisation in Nantwich to recruit an experienced Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team in a commercially focused role where you will have real involvement in reporting, analysis, budgeting and supporting business decision-making.The business is looking for someone who enjoys getting behind the numbers, understanding performance and working collaboratively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Your new roleReporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts, while providing meaningful financial analysis and insight to support the wider business.Your responsibilities will include: Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting Providing variance analysis against budgets, forecasts and prior-year performance Producing clear commentary and insight around financial performance Managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating discrepancies Preparing VAT returns Maintaining intercompany balances and resolving any queries or discrepancies Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting process Working with budget holders to review performance, expenditure and future requirements Assisting with scenario modelling and ..... full job details .....