Management Accountant
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 08:30 - 16:30 (30 minutes lunch break). Flexibility to start earlier and finish earlier.
About Our Client:
We are a leading wholesaler of engineering products, committed to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. Our team is dedicated to excellence, and we pride ourselves on our professional yet friendly work environment.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Management Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate financial information, analysis, and advice to support the management team in decision-making. This role involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, and monitor performance against them.
- Conduct variance analysis to identify and explain discrepancies between actual results and budgeted figures.
- Produce timely and accurate financial reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.
- Monitor and control costs, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Manage cash flow by tracking cash inflows and outflows, and provide recommendations for optimizing cash flow.
- Perform regular reconciliations of accounts, including bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist in preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
- Work closely with other members of the finance team and other departments to ensure alignment of financial goals and objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, laws, and internal policies.
- Provide financial advice and support to management on business decisions, investments, and cost control measures.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in a Management Accountant role.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is preferred.
- Proficient in accounting software (Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Benefits:
- Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on experience & qualifications)
- Annual bonus based on company profit share, usually paid in June
- Life cover, Cash Health Plan, and Perkbox benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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