Description: My client, a large software house is looking to recruit an experienced Management Accountant to be based in their Cheshire office. Purpose: To take control of all financial and management reporting and day-to-day responsibility for financial controls of the Not for Profit Division of the the client Group of companies within a rapidly growing and acquisitive environment. To support the Group Financial Controller by running an effective and pro-active Finance Department. Staff reporting: Initial line responsibility for 1 staff member. Main Duties: Prepare monthly financial management information pack, including regular update of rolling forecast for three companies Prepare statutory accounts. Liaise with group auditors Oversee all financial housekeeping, including payroll. Take responsibility for adequacy of internal controls within the business division and develop controls appropriate for its size and complexity within the total Group as a whole as it grows. Oversee sales order processing Play a full role as part of the financial management team of the Group. Specific Tasks: Preparation of the monthly management accounts and forecasts ensuring accuracy and timeliness Distribute weekly KPI’s to the executive team Work with the Group Financial Controller and other departmental management in preparation of annual budgets and monitoring of performance vs. budget (Operational and Financial) Develop the existing managerial information systems (in conjunction with information services) to automate further the processes and to cope with the projected growth of the group. Assist the Group Financial Controller in corporate finance and tax issues and administration Work with the departmental management to identify and achieve business efficiencies. Be an integral part of the local management team assisting, advising and supporting local MD. Qualifications: CIMA and ACCA Experience required: Proven record of managing forecasts, Budgets and Stat Accounts. Ideally you will be currently be working for an SME sized employer.