Are you a qualified management accountant looking for your next challenge in a friendly, values-driven company? Hillier Nurseries is seeking a Management Accountant to join our busy finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role will provide maternity cover and also support the implementation of a new finance system.
This is a full-time role based at our Hillier Support Centre in Ampfield, near Romsey. Applicants must be able to commute to this location. The salary for this position is circa £43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
As Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our financial operations. Reporting to the Head of Finance, your responsibilities will include:
* Producing monthly management accounts
* Posting month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments
* Analysing costs, variances, and authorising purchase invoices
* Reconciling balance sheet accounts
* Assisting with the annual budgeting process
* Analysing utilities spend
* Supporting the year-end external audit
* Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
* Producing ad hoc reports and contributing to finance-related projects
We're seeking someone who is:
* A qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA)
* Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline
* IT literate, with strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Office 365
* Analytical and detail-oriented
* A confident communicator, capable of presenting financial information to non-financial colleagues
* Organised, flexible, and a team player
* Able to work to deadlines and maintain high standards of accuracy
* Professional, ethical, and dependable
What We Offer
1. Salary circa £43,000 per annum, depending on experience
2. Life assurance at 4 x annual salary
3. Option to join an enhanced group pension plan
4. 31 days annual leave including