Management Accountant Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire Hours: Full time Monday to Friday Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant: * Verify financial data from other departments, including sales invoicing and cost reporting * Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments * Manage and maintain the fixed asset register * Manage and maintain the HP schedule * Complete financial reconciliation of stock * Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain full supporting schedules * Manage recharge of inter-departmental costs * Report on income, expenditure, profit margins, and hire utilisation * Analyse and report on variances and anomalies * Collate and report departmental performance metrics * Assist with the annual budgeting process, including attending budget meetings with heads of department and collating the budget model * Undertake quarterly forecast updates * Analyse performance versus budget and forecast, providing clear insights * Prepare quarterly VAT returns * Assist with day-to-day cash management * Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors * Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls * Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation * Oversee reconciliation of company credit cards and fuel cards * Provide financial support for strategic projects and business cases * Support the development of ledger staff Key Skills of a Management Accountant: * ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent) * Proven experience in a similar management accounting role * Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools * Advanced Excel skills * Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * High level of attention to detail and accuracy * Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities