Harper May, in collaboration with a leading software company, is seeking a talented and driven Management Accountant ready to take on a pivotal role in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare sales invoices with a clear audit trail, ensuring alignment with supporting information and calculations, allocate receipts and credit notes, and liaise with customers.
- Process purchase invoices, expenses, and payments efficiently, and accurately post bank transactions.
- Prepare regular and accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Create and post standard monthly journals, including the preparation of supporting calculations and documentation.
- Produce detailed supporting analysis as part of the monthly reporting cycle, taking ownership of its maintenance and development.
- Provide the Group Financial Controller with reports and analyses to aid in the preparation of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and supporting documentation.
- Assist the Group Financial Controller in completing external statutory audits and ensure strict compliance with internal financial controls.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Qualified to AAT Level 4 and/or part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA.
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data efficiently.
- An energetic team player with a proactive, hands-on approach, eager to add value to a growing business.
- Prior experience in an SME environment is preferable. The successful candidate should demonstrate success in a similar role, working with support but minimal supervision, maintaining high accuracy levels.
- Strong ability to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Capable of using initiative, managing workload effectively, and prioritising tasks.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to the evolving needs of the business.