Forge Talent are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a busy finance function. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across multiple business units, with a strong focus on intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Working within a fast-paced shared service finance environment, you will support month-end processes, maintain robust financial controls, and collaborate with stakeholders across the wider finance team to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations
* Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts across multiple trading entities
* Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies and trading partner queries
* Process and manage manual intercompany transactions across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
* Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals
* Support the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are achieved accurately and efficiently
* Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
* Assist with audit requirements, including preparation of supporting documentation
* Support the preparation of management accounts and wider month-end reporting activities
* Maintain accurate financial records across business units, legal entities, and reporting areas
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function
Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Record to Report role
* Essential experience managing intercompany accounts and reconciliations
* Strong understanding of financial controls, processes, and compliance
* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of finance
* Confident Excel user with good overall systems knowledge
* Part-qualified accountant or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
* Hands-on and proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of workload
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced shared service environment
* Continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes
Benefits
* Hybrid working – 1 day per week working from home
* Company pension scheme
* Private medical insurance