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Mars UK • GBR-Buckinghamshire-Milton Keynes | United Kingdom

Management Accountant - 12 Month Contract

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Job Description

Job Description:

We’re looking for a part-qualified Management Accountant who’s keen to grow and develop supporting the Horsecare business. You’ll need a strong eye for detail and experience in a similar role. We value someone who works well within a team, communicates effectively, and isn’t afraid to redefining standards. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and ready to take on new challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

  • Working towards an Accountant qualification.
  • Experience of working in a business.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Assist in the preparation of period-end management accounts, providing insights on budget variances.
  • Ensure timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare weekly cashflow forecasts.
  • Partner with department heads on decision-making, cost control, and support in YEE meetings and board pack commentary.
  • Support internal/external audits, Mars G&C processes, and Mars financial submissions (OneStream, HFM).
  • Pull together P&L and also support with monthly payroll
  • In the first 3 months you will have a good understanding of how the business operates, to be working independently and to have built networks with stakeholders.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
  • Access Rover, Mars UK’s new hub for Rewards, Offers, Vouchers, and Recognition, featuring cashback, exclusive deals, shopping discounts, and a recognition wall to celebrate colleagues' achievements.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

57:43

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