£45K/yr to £50K/yr
Chelmsford, England
Permanent, Variable

Management Accountant

Posted by Rutherford Briant.

Are you looking for a new challenge, to join a dynamic and fast-growing SME business who have ambitions to become one of the market leaders in their sector, with growth plans of trebling in size year on year? A company who prides themselves on their collaborative culture, family run and friendly environment. As they expand their national footprint, they are looking for a Management Accountant to join their growing finance team with a clear route of progression into a Financial Controller role within 3 years.

This role involves close collaboration with various departments, providing valuable insights that drive strategic initiatives and business performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has a technical skillset, is highly analytical and has a passion for development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range planning.
  • Financial accounting and liaising with auditors
  • Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to forecasts/budgets and identify key drivers of performance.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
  • Monthly summaries for projects, along with key analysis and reporting on findings
  • Project accounting - cashflow forecasting and budgeting.
  • Producing monthly management accounts
  • Financial Business Partnering with various stakeholders around the business.

What you will need -

To be an ACCA Finalist OR ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified professional with over 2 years management accounts experience. Experience in a SME company or a fast-growing environment is highly desirable but not essential.

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.