Management Accountant

Description

Working in partnership with a well–established global organisation, we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team, based near Chelmsford. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad and commercially focused role offering genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Alongside a competitive salary of circa 60,000 depending on experience, this position comes with an excellent benefits package – making it a particularly attractive opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant looking for their next step.

Note: due to the location of my client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.

The Role: Management Accountant

Your key responsibilities will include:

Production of monthly management accounts, profit and loss, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaryOngoing review of cash flow and assistance with the annual budget and periodic forecastingPreparation, analysis and interpretation of business KPIsOversight and management of the purchase order system and monthly review of sales invoicesReview and amendment of monthly pre–payments and accruals; monitoring of bad debt provisions and fixed asset schedulesResponsibility for VAT calculation, presentation and paymentBalance sheet reconciliations and reporting on company assets and liabilities including capital expenditure managementMaintenance of standard costings documents and assistance in developing project costing modelsLeading the preparation of annual financial audit documentsEnsuring accurate and timely completion of corporate statutory reporting and compliance with financial regulationsDriving continuous improvement in the quality and standardisation of financial reportingLiaising with financial and non–financial stakeholders including the UK Managing Director and Commercial DirectorAd hoc travel to European locations as requiredAbout You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

A minimum of two years' experience in a management accounting roleQualified accountant status – ACA, ACCA or CIMAProven technical ability with a solid understanding of modern management information systemsAdvanced Excel skills; competent across the wider Microsoft Office suiteExperience with Sage 200 would be an advantage, though is not essentialExcellent analytical and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail and adherence to deadlinesThe ability to communicate confidently with both financial and non–financial managers at all levelsA proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to be decisive and initiate actionStrong organisational skills and a common–sense approach to problem solving and prioritisationA collaborative, professional and adaptable manner with a genuine team–player ethosA commitment to high standards of internal and external customer serviceWhat's on Offer – Management Accountant

In addition to a salary of circa 60,000, the package includes:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra day's leave in the month of your birthdayAnnual performance bonus of up to 10% of base salaryNon–contributory private healthcare (single cover)Enhanced pension contributions with a salary sacrifice optionLife insuranceAccess to an employee benefits platform providing discounts across retailers, gyms, hospitality venues and moreHow to Apply

To be considered for this Management Accountant role based in Chelmsford, please apply with your up–to–date CV today. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly – please ensure your location is clearly marked on your CV to avoid delays.

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