Management Accountant
Cranbrook
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £Great + Bens (Hidden at request of client)
Are you a driven and commercially minded Management Accountant with leadership skills looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a growing and fast-paced business seeking a talented finance professional to join their team in Cranbrook.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role within a dynamic finance function, working closely with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and drive business performance.
The Role
As a Management Accountant, you'll be at the heart of the finance team, managing a team of 3, responsible for producing accurate financial information and delivering insightful analysis to support the wider business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts with detailed commentary
- Producing accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals
- Performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Managing cash flow, supplier payments, and bank transactions
- Overseeing the purchase-to-pay process and controls
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analysing financial and non-financial performance data
- Monitoring trends and identifying opportunities to improve performance
- Managing and mentoring a small finance team
- Supporting audit processes and year-end activities
About You
We're looking for someone analytical, proactive, and confident working in a fast-moving environment.
You will ideally have:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or part-qualified)
Proven experience in a management accounting role
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Experience with Sage 200 (highly desirable)
Knowledge of P2P systems (Sicon Approvals advantageous)
A background in FMCG (beneficial but not essential)
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
A hands-on, inquisitive approach with excellent attention to detail
Strong leadership skills
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