MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
REPORTING TO: Financial Controller
Working closely as part of a small team in this exciting SME on the outskirts of Colchester, the Management Accountant will support the Financial Controller in a range of reporting and general accounting tasks along with other ad hoc responsibilities. The position is varied and can offer an increased scope of work as the individual progresses, with regular exposure to the CFO.
Responsibilities listed are therefore the minimum scope of the role and, given the potential breadth, applications are welcomed from candidates at AAT Level 4 through to newly qualified ACCA/CIMA, or any stage in between.
Responsible for (minimum scope):
- Purchase invoice processing (automated process) and supplier statement reconciliation
- Processing of credit card transactions
- Tracking and processing of revenue, issuing statements to clients
- Calculation of prepayments/accruals and posting of journals
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with management accounts, overhead budgets and variance analysis
- Assisting with year end audit preparation and tax analysis
- Ad hoc projects relating to project costing and the cost base generally
Person specification:
- Accurate, self-starting, conscientious, motivated, approachable.
- Able to demonstrate initiative and superb attention to detail.
- Minimum Basic Excel skills (further training support provided beyond this).
- Minimum AAT level 4, through to ACCA/CIMA newly qualified.
- Background in accountancy practice/audit strongly preferred.
- Previous experience of Sage advantageous but not essential.
- Salary and role development commensurate with experience. Study support available if required after probationary period.
Many aspects of this role involve communicating clearly, concisely and in a professional and personable way with internal and external stakeholders, so please include a covering letter with your application, giving a brief overview of your experience and salary expectations. Unfortunately, applicants who do not submit a covering letter will not be contacted.
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location & hours: Fully office based, Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st June
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by: Friday 28th June
Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and visa sponsorship is not available.