Management Accountant

Your new company

Our client is a well-established leader in the business services sector, known for delivering excellence and innovation. They are currently seeking a talented and driven Management Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary to permanent basis.

Your new role

As a Management Accountant, your core duties will include:

• Monthly Reporting:
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Post monthly journal entries, including accruals and prepayments
• Conduct P&L reviews with variance analysis and commentary in line with group finance policies
• Balance Sheet & Compliance:
  • Review and reconcile key balance sheet accounts regularly
  • Manage VAT returns and intercompany balances to ensure statutory compliance
• Audit & Controls:
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to external audit queries, and provide supporting analysis
• Partner with the Finance Controller to design and implement robust financial controls and systems
• Cash & Banking:
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations
• Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts for review and submission to Group Finance
• Asset & Forecast Management:
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register
• Support quarterly forecasting, budgeting, and Expected Credit Loss (ECL) calculations
• Collaboration & Oversight:
• Work closely with administrative and support teams to meet monthly deadlines
• Supervise the Accounts Assistant and contribute to team development

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally a qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Part-qualified or qualified by experience will be considered.
• Proven experience in management accounting
• Strong analytical, communication, and IT skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Be immediately avaiable

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working.Car parking.
25 days holidays + bank holidays.

What you do now

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