Management Accountant (Contract) | West Kent | Up to £45k Our client is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on a fixed term contract for 15 months. The role working for a leading SME based in West Kent. In the role you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the management accounts function, contribute to year-end statutory reporting, and play a key part in maintaining robust financial controls. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will take responsibility for: Delivery of monthly management accounts and forecasts within tight timeframes Preparation of the annual budgets Preparation of the year end Statutory Financial Statements and group reporting packs. First point of contact for the external auditors Manage the purchase ledger function Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and annual R&D claims. Proactively monitor and review financial controls for breaches and effectiveness Produce monthly overhead cost reports, profit and loss accounts, balance sheets and management accounts. Investigate and report upon variances Build excellent working relationships with operational staff to ensure finance issues are resolved quickly and efficiently Provide monthly balance sheet back up and reconciliations You will have: Ideally with experience of managing a small team Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and work to specific deadlines Excellent communication skills, both verbal and through presentation of written data Strong work ethic Proactive approach and able to work independently when required Full UK driving licence is required as travel to the other sites may be required. ADZN1_UKTJ