Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a market‑leading and well‑established business based in Ringwood, near Bournemouth, on the Dorset/Hampshire border. We are assisting in the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join this thriving company, and work within an ambitious and supportive finance team.
This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and is ideal for someone actively studying CIMA, ACCA or ACA, who is looking to progress within a fast‑growing SME or move longer term within the wider international group. Or this role may suit a late stage / studier / finalist or newly qualified accountant.
Why Join?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow with one of the fastest‑growing international distribution companies in the south, offering clear progression pathways, professional support and study, and a dynamic workplace culture. The position has become available following an internal promotion, reflecting the group’s commitment to developing talent from within.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare monthly management accounts for two entities
* Maintain working papers for monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
* Manage and reconcile intercompany recharges
* Monitor and forecast trading cash flow
* Assist with budget preparation
* Input results into HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) for group reporting
* Produce low margin reports and analysis
* Submit VAT returns
* Oversee weekly payment runs
* Create ad hoc reports, including sales and new business analysis
* Perform month‑end balance sheet reconciliations
Ideal Candidate
* PQ or late stage / newly qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen or AAT Qualified looking to progress will be considered.
* Highly analytical with the ability to interpret financial data
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
* Confident in financial systems; HFM and BI tools/SQL are a bonus not essential but willingness to learn!
* Knowledge of FRS 102/IFRS and UK tax/VAT - ideally
* Motivated, proactive, and a team player
What’s in it for You?
* Circa £40,000 salary (DOE)
* Quarterly individual bonus scheme approx 3k per year
* Share purchase options
* 5 % matched pension scheme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Study support (after probation)
* Retail discount scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Clear career progression opportunities (UK & international)
* A friendly, professional, and fun working environment
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