Management Accountant
- Location: Harwich
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive and negotiable, dependent on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a leading brand in the UK Transport industry. Based in Harwich, you will be an integral part of the Finance team, playing a pivotal role in financial and accounting processes, and ensuring the smooth operation of financial activities within the company.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare monthly Trial balance and support in the preparation of management accounts to strict deadlines.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and cashbook reconciliations, handling non-trade and foreign currency payments.
- Manage month-end journals and support Sales and Purchase ledger operations.
- Oversee two employees to ensure they meet their targets and deadlines.
- Handle complete monthly payroll, support weekly payroll tasks, and manage year-end returns and P11D's.
- Develop internal and external KPIs and handle ONS returns.
- Prepare VAT returns for the UK and Ireland and report on weekly cash flow.
- Support audit, statutory accounts, and corporation tax processes.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking processes.
- Analyse revenue, costs, and project spend to support the management team.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- AAT qualified with training support for CIMA/ACCA.
- At least 3 years of experience within a financial environment.
- Strong experience in Management reporting and financial analysis.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc.).
Competencies:
- A dedicated team player who thrives on continuous improvement.
- Flexible, determined, with strong communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and capable of managing improvement projects within deadlines.
- Open, honest, and driven with high energy and leadership qualities.
- Passionate about operating effectively and efficiently in a changing environment.
- Proactive, positive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Competitive pension scheme.
- Training support for professional development.
- Life Insurance.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Staff discount scheme.
To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV