Management Accountant
Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Dereham, In-office
About Avena
Avena is a fast-growing, sustainability-driven organisation specialising in the secure and sustainable destruction of sensitive business materials. We are seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team and support our continued growth.
This is a key position requiring a commercially-minded finance professional with proven experience. The successful candidate will manage key financial operations, drive process improvements, and produce strategic financial insights to support senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operational Oversight
* Manage and develop the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, including training and performance monitoring.
* Ensure department KPIs are met through structured processes and proactive oversight.
* Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline financial operations.
Financial Management & Control
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, Accruals & Prepayments Schedules.
* Oversee VAT returns and ensure ongoing compliance with HMRC and internal policies.
* Support external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor queries.
* Uphold rigorous financial controls and ensure full documentation is maintained.
Reporting & Analysis
* Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
* Conduct variance and sensitivity analysis to inform business decisions.
* Develop robust cost allocation methodologies and support cost-saving initiatives.
* Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
Strategic & Budgetary Support
* Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic decisions.
* Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Support business initiatives with clear financial modelling and recommendations.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a management accountant role.
* Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership position.
* Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Desirable
* Experience with Xero accounting software.
* Background in a service-led or waste/environmental industry.
* Familiarity with supporting external audits.
Key Skills
* Analytical and inquisitive mindset with a high degree of due diligence.
* Strong communicator with the ability to present financial insights clearly.
* Results-driven and proactive, constantly seeking improvements.
* Collaborative and commercially aware, sees the bigger picture and contributes to operational success.
Employee Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Free on-site parking
* On-site gym
* Employee discounts
* Regular company events
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