Management Accountant (Part-Time)
Location: Basildon
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (approximately 30 hours)
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 FTE (negotiable, depending on experience)
The Role
We are seeking a hands‑on Management Accountant to take ownership of the management accounts function within a growing SME environment. This part‑time role is based in Basildon, offering flexibility across three days per week and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements
* Full responsibility for the month‑end close process, covering journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
* Completion of variance analysis with clear, concise commentary and actionable business insights
* Production of short‑term and rolling 12‑month cash flow forecasts
* Detailed financial analysis across:
o Product margins and profitability
o Sales performance versus purchasing trends
o Stock and inventory levels and movements
* Support with budgeting and forecasting activities
* Creation and maintenance of KPI dashboards and board‑level reporting
* Ongoing monitoring of:
o Aged debt
o Working capital, including stock, debtors and creditors
* Act as a key point of contact for external accountants and auditors
* Identify cost‑saving opportunities and process efficiency improvements
* Oversight of VAT reporting and compliance
* Oversight of payroll processes
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong, proven experience preparing management accounts independently
* Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis
* Experience working with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
* Solid understanding of:
o Stock and inventory accounting
o Margin analysis
o Cash flow management
* Commercially minded, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insight
* Highly organised, detail‑focused and proactive
Experience
* 3-5 years' experience in a similar management accounting role
* Experience within an SME environment
* Background in a stock‑based or distribution‑led business is preferred
* Exposure to import/export or international trading environments is advantageous
Qualifications
* Essential:
o AAT Level 3 or Level 4
* Desirable:
o Part‑qualified or studying towards ACCA or CIMA
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