Management Accountant
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our client's growing business on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the management accounts function while supporting the wider business with financial insight, reporting, and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key role in driving financial performance, improving processes, and supporting the continued growth of the business.
Benefits
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Permananet - Full-time
- Offer Study support
- Company pension scheme
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- Free on-site parking
Responsibilities
- Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts
- Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Oversee the sales and purchase ledger functions
- Line manage and support the Business Administrator responsible for the sales and purchase ledgers
- Monitor inventory levels and produce stock and inventory reports
- Analyse product line profitability and provide detailed financial reporting
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage company expenses and identify opportunities for cost control and efficiency improvements
- Oversee sales finance activities and reporting
- Manage the credit control function to maintain healthy cash flow and minimise aged debt
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Produce financial KPIs, variance analysis and performance reports for senior management
- Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities to improve finance processes
- Support senior leadership with commercial analysis and strategic financial decision-making
- Liaise with external accountants, auditors and other key stakeholders as required
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal company policies
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role
- AAT qualified, part-qualified, qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) or qualified by experience
- Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting and financial reporting
- Experience preparing cash flow forecasts and balance sheet reconciliations
- Payroll experience is desirable but not essential
- Strong understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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