Salary: £45,000 plus
About the Business
This hands-on Management Accountant role offers broad exposure across a global manufacturing business, involvement in key decision-making, and the chance to take ownership of financial reporting and processes. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key part of an exciting and fast-paced finance team.
Main Duties:
As a Management Accountant, your main duties include:
* Prepare and deliver comprehensive monthly management account packs for leadership review.
* Present financial performance insights and analysis to senior management.
* Post and reconcile journal entries related to financial adjustments and reconciliations.
* Take full ownership of external audit queries and statutory reporting requirements.
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accruals, and other control accounts.
* Review general ledger activity, analyse postings, and resolve any discrepancies or errors.
* Assist with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
* Record and allocate accounts receivable receipts accurately.
* Record and allocate accounts receivable transactions and monitor debtor cash flow.
* Review and approve accounts payable invoices in accordance with internal policies.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with relevant regulations.
* Support employee benefit reporting processes.
* Post payroll journals and ensure payroll costs are accurately reflected in the accounts.
* Review actual performance against budgets and highlight key variances.
* Provide assistance with ad hoc financial and operational requests, such as cost or usage analyses.
* Conduct profitability analysis for projects, customers, and revenue streams, and prepare related reports.
Location / Office / Culture
Located in Stansted, the office provides a modern and friendly working environment where collaboration and professional growth are encouraged. This is a hybrid role, with four days a week in the office. You’ll be part of a driven finance team that values initiative, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or a finalist actively working towards qualification.
* Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
* Proven experience in a broad finance role with responsibility across core accounting functions.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and a sound understanding of financial processes and controls.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
* Experience using financial management software, ideally Sage Line 50 or a similar system.
Why Join the business
* Study support and ongoing professional development
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Exposure to a global and fast-moving business
* Opportunities for career progression and growth
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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