Management Accountant * Annual Salary: £40,000 - £45,000+ (dependent on experience)
* Location: Chelmsford (Outskirts)
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed Accountancy and Finance are supporting our client with the recruitment of a Management Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Management Accountant will be instrumental in supporting the finance operations across multiple UK and international entities.
Day-to-day of the role: * Prepare monthly management accounts and a narrative on business transactions.
* Record and process all income and expenses with accuracy and timeliness.
* Manage cash transactions, reconcile receipts to income, and oversee bank accounts.
* Review cash flow needs and prepare basic forecasts.
* Handle supplier invoices and payments, ensuring correct cost coding and payment runs.
* Prepare month-end journals and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Report on creditor and debtor aging monthly, providing explanations for aged balances.
* Reconcile intercompany balances monthly.
* Process monthly payroll and related journals.
* Assist with VAT returns and other tax submissions.
* Collaborate with the Finance Director to finalise Management Reports.
* Contribute to the preparation of year-end financial statements.
* Support cash flow and budget preparation for the group of companies.
* Recommend improvements to financial processes for increased efficiency.
* Assist the Finance Lead and Purchase Ledger clerk with finance operations.
Required Skills & Qualifications: * Part/fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or qualified by experience
* A minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Cost Control.
* FP&A experience is advantageous.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Capability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
* Essential practice experience.
* Proficiency with Xero accounting software.
* Quick learner with new systems.
If you have experience of management accounts production and looking to work with a growing and exciting organisation, then apply now to find out more.