Management Accountant Vacancy / London / Up to 50k / Hybrid / Retail Firm The role Preparation of accurate, detailed management accounts. Ensuring the balance sheet is accurate and completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and taking control in resolving any issues that may arise from the process. Reporting monthly results per channel and cost centre to show monthly contributions. Mapping of the profit and loss and balance sheet to parent companies' software in a timely manner on a monthly basis along with appendix completion Holding regular review meetings with budget holders promoting financial awareness, enabling their understanding of their budget. Work collaboratively with budget holders to improve their forecasting and budgeting ability Monthly valuation of raw materials/WIP/Finished goods Assisting in payroll Working on the preparation of audit file and working with auditors in sample and walkthrough testing to full completion of accounts ensuring minimal adjustments are required. Preparation of VAT returns Assist on reporting on KPI’s for the business Analysis and response to queries resulting from management accounts Ad-hoc finance department projects Review and update of the business hourly manufacturing rate to ensure accuracy of the BOM and gross margin. Streamlining of processes and systems to ensure best practice in all financial procedures Overseeing of the accounts team in the absence of the Finance Director and working closely with the Accounts Assistant. Assisting in budget preparation and reforecasting Assistance in quarterly company presentation to parent company. The successful candidate must have: Experience in a similar role and preferably manufacturing Full/Part Qualified working towards an accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) is essential. Qualified by experience will be considered Experience of producing management information to tight monthly deadlines and able to manage workload Excellent IT skills, including but not limited to the Microsoft suite, extensive knowledge of Excel is essential What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4703637