Qualified Management Accountant in Manchester

What is a qualified management accountant?

Management accountants are responsible for providing the financial information that commercial business decisions are built on. As well as helping the financial reporting manager shape the future of the company through financial insights, they also identify new ways the company can reduce operational costs and lend ad-hoc project support to the financial controller.

Qualified management accountant job description and responsibilities

Management accountant responsibilities blend accounting and business management. They focus on the development of financial policies and the maintenance of management information systems. Management accountant duties include:

Supporting the financial controller on ad hoc projects

Providing audit project support

Budget and forecasting month-end close

Providing advice on strategic planning

Budgets and reports

Financial analysis

Creating internal and external financial statements and forecasts

Management accountant qualifications, skills and experience

Employers are looking for qualified Chartered Accountants or candidates with an equivalent qualification. They should have experience working in an accounts preparation environment and be familiar with accounts production software and reporting packages. Other management accountant skills include:

Good organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt

Accountability

Self-motivation

Problem-solving skills

Skills in analytical thinking

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Salary for Qualified Management Accountant in Manchester

56250 - 69500

25th percentile

56250

The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.

50th percentile

62750

The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.

75th percentile

69500

The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications.

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