Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Hythe, Kent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to advance your career in accounting? We are recruiting for a dynamic and forward-thinking Management Accountant on behalf of our client, a growing company that prides itself on innovation and financial excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders, providing key financial insights that will drive decision-making and business success.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the financial operations of the company. Your main duties will include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and delivering insightful reports to business leaders.
- Sales reporting and calculating commissions and bonuses.
- Ensuring accurate ledger postings and reviewing accounting entries.
- Performing checks on sales pricing and reporting on margins to drive profitability.
- Analysing departmental spending against budget forecasts.
- Assisting with annual forecasting and business plan financials.
- Managing balance sheet reconciliations and posting journals at month-end.
- Overseeing the financials for the Dubai office and providing commentary on performance.
- Supporting external audits and liaising with auditors to provide required information.
- Managing company vehicles, including maintaining insurance and toll accounts.
- Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.
- Overseeing the purchase ledger, ensuring cut-off adherence, and posting accruals.
- Producing ad-hoc financial reports as requested by business leaders.
- Providing holiday cover for the finance department when necessary.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas).
- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proactive and confident, able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Qualifications:
- Preferably studying towards ACCA or CIMA (but not essential).
- Previous experience in a management accounting role is highly desirable.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a collaborative team where your input will directly influence business strategy. Our client offers a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work across various financial functions. If you are an ambitious individual looking to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Join a team where your skills will be valued, and your career can grow!
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