Management Accountant

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

Why join us?

DWF are currently hiring for a Management Accountant to join the finance team on a hybrid basis in Manchester.

As an experienced Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Divisional Finance Business Partners in providing timely financial information and insight that supports business decision-making. You will take ownership of relevant Management Account packs and work closely with the wider Finance Team to deliver regular, timely and accurate financial information to the business with an eye for continual improvement and development of process and output.

Responsibilities

Relationships:

• Responsible to: Finance Manager - Management Accounts
• Liaison with: all areas within Group Financial Control and Divisional Finance
  
  

Main Duties

• Own and produce the monthly Divisional Management Accounts and associated reporting packs.
• Support the Finance Business Partners as a key finance contact for a number of our overseas operations.
• Implement action points from divisional Monthly Review Meetings.
• Work with a mind-set of continuous improvement. Identify opportunities for simplification, optimisation and standardisation of process and, where relevant, take responsibility for change.
• Become the team expert on critical processes (e.g. payroll, WIP, debt) so that all critical processes are covered by the Financial Control team.
• Produce and oversee production of the monthly P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations, taking responsibility for their delivery to Group reporting timetables.
• Take personal responsibility for your journal postings, ensuring other teams affected understand their impact.
• Assist with the development and training of the team's assistant accountants.
• Assist all other areas of the Financial Control Team as appropriate.
  
  

What will help you succeed in this role?

Essential

• A desire to be a part of a fast-paced environment of a listed company to support the team delivering results to timetable.
• Holder of a recognised professional accounting qualification or significant experience in a similar role (e.g ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CA)
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to summarise information concisely, particularly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• High level of attention to detail with significant emphasis on quality of work.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working through month end is highly desirable
  
  

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About Us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.