Management Accountant
- Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ (dependent on experience)
- Location: Chelmsford (Outskirts)
- Job Type: Full-time
Reed Accountancy and Finance are supporting our client with the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will be instrumental in supporting the finance operations across multiple UK and international entities.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare monthly management accounts and a narrative on business transactions.
- Record and process all income and expenses with accuracy and timeliness.
- Manage cash transactions, reconcile receipts to income, and oversee bank accounts.
- Review cash flow needs and prepare basic forecasts.
- Handle supplier invoices and payments, ensuring correct cost coding and payment runs.
- Prepare month-end journals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Report on creditor and debtor aging monthly, providing explanations for aged balances.
- Reconcile intercompany balances monthly.
- Process monthly payroll and related journals.
- Assist with VAT returns and other tax submissions.
- Collaborate with the Finance Director to finalise Management Reports.
- Contribute to the preparation of year-end financial statements.
- Support cash flow and budget preparation for the group of companies.
- Recommend improvements to financial processes for increased efficiency.
- Assist the Finance Lead and Purchase Ledger clerk with finance operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Part/fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Cost Control.
- FP&A experience is advantageous.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Essential practice experience.
- Proficiency with Xero accounting software.
- Quick learner with new systems.
If you have experience of management accounts production and looking to work with a growing and exciting organisation, then apply now to find out more.