Management Accountant (Part-Time)
Location: Basildon
Working Pattern: 3 days per week (approximately 30 hours)
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 FTE (negotiable, depending on experience)
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to take ownership of the management accounts function within a growing SME environment. This is a part-time role based in Basildon, offering flexibility across three days per week and the opportunity to make a tangible commercial impact.
Key Responsibilities
*Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements
*Full responsibility for the month-end close process, covering journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
*Completion of variance analysis with clear, concise commentary and actionable business insights
*Production of short-term and rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts
*Detailed financial analysis across:
*Product margins and profitability
*Sales performance versus purchasing trends
*Stock and inventory levels and movements

*Support with budgeting and forecasting activities
*Creation and maintenance of KPI dashboards and board-level reporting
*Ongoing monitoring of:
*Aged debt
*Working capital, including stock, debtors and creditors

*Act as a key point of contact for external accountants and auditors
*Identify cost-saving opportunities and process efficiency improvements
*Oversight of VAT reporting and compliance
*Oversight of payroll processes
Skills & Experience Required
*Strong, proven experience preparing management accounts independently
*Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and data analysis
*Experience working with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
*Solid understanding of:
*Stock and inventory accounting
*Margin analysis
*Cash flow management

*Commercially minded, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful insight
*Highly organised, detail-focused and proactive
Experience
*3–5 years’ experience in a similar management accounting role
*Experience within an SME environment
*Background in a stock-based or distribution-led business is preferred
*Exposure to import/export or international trading environments is advantageous
Qualifications
*Essential:
*AAT Level 3 or Level 4

*Desirable:
*Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA or CIMA

To be considered, please apply today!