Management Accountant

A newly-created role has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a market-leading company based in Weybridge on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and is ready to hit the ground running, contributing across all areas of finance as needed.

This role offers flexibility, a breath of responsibility and great benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update Group cashflow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity.
• Assist in preparing draft management accounts, including variance commentary.
• Monitor cost centre expenditure, flagging unusual trends or variances.
• Support the wider finance team by taking ownership of various junior and admin-level tasks as needed.
• Liaise with operational teams across the business to help resolve finance-related queries.
• Act as the first point of contact for Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and day-to-day support.
• Approve and resolve queries relating to accounting entries, expenses, and supplier invoices.
• Provide financial support to operational teams with analysis and insights.
• Prepare and distribute daily sales reports.
• Process accruals and prepayments for the UK entity.
• Manage franchisee rebates and recharges.
• Reconcile Sales and Purchase Ledgers to control accounts.
• Update and maintain the receivables ageing report.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve anomalies.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of the monthly board pack.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounts.
• Take on varied finance admin and support tasks as required to meet team needs.

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH).
• Willingness to take on a mix of senior and junior-level tasks as required.
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing a varied workload with shifting priorities.

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