Management Accountant in Stafford, West Midlands

Management Accountant   

Location: Stafford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (flexible start times)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum

The role:

We are looking for a commercially minded and detail-oriented Management Accountant to support our growing clients' finance team. You willl be responsible for key financial processes and deliver insightful analysis that drives strategic decision-making.The Management Accountant will collaborate closely with operational teams, ensuring financial data is both meaningful and actionable, while also supporting budgeting, forecasting, and year-end reporting. This is a pivotal role within the finance team, requiring strong technical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Main duties:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including full ownership of profit and loss statements and balance sheets
• Perform and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies as they arise
• Provide clear, insightful variance analysis and accompanying commentary
• Lead monthly meetings with Area Managers to present financial performance and identify trends
• Supervise and support a small finance team, including a Finance Administrator and Credit Controller
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of quarterly VAT and Landfill Tax returns
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure strong control processes are in place
• Manage royalty payments and waste rating calculations in accordance with contractual terms
• Track restoration volumes and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations
• Carry out waste ticket exception reporting and detailed data analysis
• Lead the budgeting process and support year-end reporting, including preparation of statutory packs and tax analysis
• Provide cover and support for the Financial Controller - Waste as required
• Serve as a Weighsoft Superuser, promoting system effectiveness and driving adoption across the organization

Experience:

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA), with solid post-qualification experience in a comparable role
• Strong communicator, capable of translating complex financial information into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Highly analytical and proactive, with advanced Excel skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Skilled at managing competing priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a track record of leading or mentoring finance professionals
• Industry experience in waste, energy, or related industrial sectors is advantageous but not required
• Familiarity with Access Dimensions or Weighsoft software is beneficial

Interested? Call Meg on 01782 712230 or email MegW@kpir.co.uk

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