Management Accountant

Location Paddock Wood Salary Paying £35k - £40k DOE Contract Permanent Job Ref

We are partnering with a well-established Kent-based business that is looking for a Management Accountant to join its finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will collate, process and prepare the management accounts that support the company's future decision-making. This is a reasonably complex role, providing data to the management team and helping to keep day-to-day control of the company's finances, working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain a healthy financial position.

Key Responsibilities

·       Reconcile bank accounts using the accounts software, ensuring postings have been made correctly.

·       Prepare the quarterly VAT returns and payments.

·       Administer the company's invoice discounting facility, including manual reconciliations to be communicated to the bank.

·       Maintain the cash flow forecast daily, entering forecast payments and reviewing it regularly to ensure adequate funding is available to meet the needs of the business.

·       Prepare and interpret the monthly management accounts, and any reports required by the Board and Senior Leadership Team.

·       Ensure team members have completed their own tasks in a timely and accurate manner before reports are run.

·       Carry out an analytical review of the accounts to ensure the accuracy of cost allocation.

·       Maintain the fixed asset register.

·       Maintain a schedule of future foreign exchange requirements.

·       Cover for the Head of Finance in their absence, and support Credit Control and Purchase Ledger when needed.

Key Requirements

·       Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.

·       A background in accounting and the preparation of management accounts.

·       A thorough understanding of financial management and the analysis of data.

·       Experience working with financial software systems (Sage 200, HubSpot and Excel).

·       Thorough knowledge of UK accounting practice, with some industry knowledge beneficial.

·       Sound organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

·       Effective written and verbal communication skills.

·       A team player who is flexible in their approach.

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Consultant

Ben Sear

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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