Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Based in Hertford

£45,000 - £55,000

4 days in the office

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a thriving finance team based in Hertford. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial information, enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues across the business, and is eager to contribute to the ongoing success of a forward-thinking organisation. The position offers a supportive environment where your skills in preparing management accounts, analysing financial data, and providing insightful commentary will be highly valued. You will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, health and wellbeing rewards, and opportunities for personal development. The role will report into Head FP&A.

What you'll do:

As a Management Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in the team team and these will be your responsibilities:

• Prepare month end accounts for designated business units, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, reconciliations, and variance analysis against budgets, forecasts, and prior year figures.
• Assist with the year-end process for the group of companies by liaising with external auditors and ensuring all required documentation is prepared accurately and on time.
• Review purchase and sales ledger activities while also preparing VAT returns for the group to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Handle internal and external queries promptly and courteously, providing clear information to stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
• Support effective management of stock levels, spares, consumables, and materials by ensuring company processes are followed and process documentation is kept up-to-date.
• Prepare monthly reports by validating reconciliations and presenting findings in a clear manner for management review.
• Provide assistance during annual internal and external audits by gathering necessary information and supporting audit requests as needed.
• Mentor Accounts Assistants by offering guidance on best practices, supporting their development within the finance function.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving efficiency or implementing new initiatives that enhance financial processes across the business.
• Promote company products and services wherever possible by building strong business relationships that support delivery of company targets.

What you bring:

• ACCA/CIMA Qualified Accountant or Qualified by experience
• Experience in accounting or finance roles with responsibility for producing monthly management accounts along with associated commentary.
• Excellent numerical ability combined with advanced Excel skills for manipulating large datasets efficiently.
• Proven track record of working with auditors during year-end processes including preparation of statutory accounts and related submissions.
• Familiarity with finance platforms such as Sage 200 as well as proficiency in MS Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills enabling you to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels as well as external stakeholders such as auditors or clients.
• Experience participating in projects focused on improving efficiency or implementing new initiatives within a finance function.
• Understanding of service delivery standards when dealing with clients or customers both internally and externally.
• Ability to follow established processes meticulously while also identifying opportunities for improvement where appropriate.
• A collaborative approach that fosters teamwork within the finance department while supporting less experienced team members through mentoring or guidance.

This is a Management Accountant role based in Hertford. Salary is £45,000 - £55,000 plus bonus and many other company specific benefits.

Please Apply now if you are intersted to hear more and have relevant experience or send your CV to

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