Job Description
Senior Management Accountant
* Location: Hertford
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: Competitive
My client in the technology sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team. This person will play a crucial role in the preparation, reconciliation, analysis, and commentary of monthly Management Accounts for various business units within the group.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Prepare month-end accounts for designated business units including P&Ls, Balance Sheets, reconciliations, and variance analysis to budgets, forecasts, and prior year numbers.
* Assist with the year-end process for the group of companies and liaise with external auditors.
* Review Purchase and Sales Ledger activities, plus preparation of the Group’s VAT Returns.
* Handle internal and external queries and requests.
* Assist with the effective management of stock levels, spares, consumables, and materials ensuring all company processes and procedures are met.
* Prepare monthly reports and validate reconciliations.
* Support and assist with annual internal and external auditing.
* Provide support and mentoring to Accounts Assistants.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Relevant accounting and financial experience.
* Strong numerical ability and data manipulation skills, particularly in Excel.
* Experience in producing Monthly Management Accounts and associated commentary.
* Familiarity with finance and operational platforms (e.g., Sage 200).
* Excellent communication skills at all levels.
* Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Benefits:
* Competitive company pension.
* 21 days annual leave, rising to 25 days based on loyalty of service, plus UK bank holidays.
* An extra annual leave day for your birthday.
* Employee Assistance Provision.
* Free on-site parking.