Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Farnborough who are looking for a QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant to join their busy finance team on a full time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive company offering long-term career stability, with study support offered for the right candidate.
Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working pattern, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and private healthcare.
Job Title: Management Accountant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Farnborough
Salary: £40k - £42,000
Reference no: 15985
Management Accountant - Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working pattern, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme and private healthcare. Study support for the right candidate.
Management Accountant - About The Role
You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, including vendor payments, intercompany accounting, and the accurate processing of accounting entries. The role works closely with the Financial Controller to ensure robust processes and controls are consistently followed. Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of AP, AR, payroll, and intercompany transactions
Manage the month-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, and loading actuals to meet corporate deadlines
Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and manage multi-currency bank reconciliations
Execute weekly AP payment runs and set up ad hoc payments via online banking
Maintain company credit cards and the fixed asset register, including annual asset audits
Process monthly payroll and post related journals
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, and month-end provisions
Manage Accounts Receivable, including third-party and intercompany cash collections
Perform detailed monthly OPEX reviews, departmental allocations, and variance analysis
Support intercompany reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and the year-end audit
Management Accountant – Qualifications and Experience:
Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant
Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proactive in identifying potential issues early and mitigating impacts both internally and externally
Committed to continuously improving finance processes, systems, and reporting
Positive, professional, and solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Background in the Manufacturing or Engineering sector is advantageous
Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable
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