A permanent Management Accountant job paying up to £40k for a large service-based business in Worcester. Job Type:PermanentSalary:£35,000-£40,000 per annumLocation:WorcesterYour new company Hays Senior Finance are currently working with a market-leading company in Worcester as they look to recruit a driven and dynamic Management Accountant on a permanent basis. Our client prides themselves on providing excellent care and services to the education sector and have grown consistently in recent years.Your new role As Management Accountant, you will support the finance and operations teams with any financial/analytical reporting requirements and ensure the balance sheet is fully reconciled.Main duties:Prepare and review PandL, identifying/investigating variancesMaintain balance sheet control accounts including accruals and prepaymentsSupport with the development of budgets and forecastsProvide insight and actions to improve business performanceBusiness partner with Operations to identify opportunities and mitigate risksReview processes to support financial complianceReconcile data between operating systems and SAP financial systemsAssist with annual audit and year-end closeAttend client meetings to support business negotiationsWhat you''ll need to succeed Actively studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA)Previous experience of preparing accurate and timely management accountsStrong reconciliation skills and dealing with large data setsComfortable liaisin