Working in partnership with a well-established global organisation, we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team, based near Chelmsford. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad and commercially focused role offering genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance.
Alongside a competitive salary of circa £60,000 depending on experience, this position comes with an excellent benefits package - making it a particularly attractive opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant looking for their next step.
Note: due to the location of my client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
The Role: Management Accountant
Your key responsibilities will include:
Production of monthly management accounts, profit and loss, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentary
Ongoing review of cash flow and assistance with the annual budget and periodic forecasting
Preparation, analysis and interpretation of business KPIs
Oversight and management of the purchase order system and monthly review of sales invoices
Review and amendment of monthly pre-payments and accruals; monitoring of bad debt provisions and fixed asset schedules
Responsibility for VAT calculation, presentation and payment
Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting on company assets and liabilities including capital expenditure management
Maintenance of standard costings documents and assistance in developing project costing models
Leading the preparation of annual financial audit documents
Ensuring accurate and timely completion of corporate statutory reporting and compliance with financial regulations
Driving continuous improvement in the quality and standardisation of financial reporting
Liaising with financial and non-financial stakeholders including the UK Managing Director and Commercial Director
Ad hoc travel to European locations as requiredAbout You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
A minimum of two years' experience in a management accounting role
Qualified accountant status - ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Proven technical ability with a solid understanding of modern management information systems
Advanced Excel skills; competent across the wider Microsoft Office suite
Experience with Sage 200 would be an advantage, though is not essential
Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail and adherence to deadlines
The ability to communicate confidently with both financial and non-financial managers at all levels
A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to be decisive and initiate action
Strong organisational skills and a common-sense approach to problem solving and prioritisation
A collaborative, professional and adaptable manner with a genuine team-player ethos
A commitment to high standards of internal and external customer serviceWhat's on Offer - Management Accountant
In addition to a salary of circa £60,000, the package includes:
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra day's leave in the month of your birthday
Annual performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary
Non-contributory private healthcare (single cover)
Enhanced pension contributions with a salary sacrifice option
Life insurance
Access to an employee benefits platform providing discounts across retailers, gyms, hospitality venues and moreHow to Apply
To be considered for this Management Accountant role based in Chelmsford, please apply with your up-to-date CV today. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly - please ensure your location is clearly marked on your CV to avoid delays