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Management Accountant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basildon, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
BASILDON AREA - OFFICE BASED
SALARY: £40,000 to £45,000 (Possibly Negotiable)
THE COMPANY:
We're working exclusively with a growing SME that operates across four distinct divisions within the industrial sector. As the business continues to expand, they're now looking to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of a hands-on Management Accountant.
This is a great opportunity for someone who's confident producing full sets of management accounts, enjoys variety, and wants to play a key role in a close-knit, supportive team.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a broad and dynamic role that covers all aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, supporting both financial reporting and operational finance. You'll be responsible for producing accurate management accounts across four divisions, delivering insightful MI, and supporting the wider team with budgeting, forecasting and transactional finance activities.
This role is ideal for a QBE, part-qualified, or qualified individual with strong Excel skills, Sage 50 experience (or similar), and a proactive, hard-working attitude. If you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, this could be a perfect fit.
THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:
As the Management Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Head of Finance.
Prepare monthly management accounts across four business divisions
Reviewing the existing process and implement improvements to the month end cycle to drive accuracy of reporting information and insights
Ensure timely and accurate posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments
Reconcile the balance sheet and maintain control accounts
Produce and analyse MI and performance data for senior management
Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
Support the wider finance function with transactional activities, including Purchase Ledger
Work closely with the Finance Manager to help update budgets and forecasts
Assisting with the Year End and External Audit process
Contribute to process improvements and system efficiency
Provide ad-hoc support across the team as neededTHE PERSON:
Qualified by Experience, part-qualified (AAT / CIMA / ACCA), or fully qualified, will all have considered for this position.
Must have experience in Management Accountant position or similar.
Comfortable producing full sets of management accounts with minimal supervision
Strong working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
Experience with Sage 50 is desirable but not essential
Comfortable working in a fast-paced business
Confident, hard-working, and willing to roll up sleeves to help across the team
A proactive mindset, with good attention to detail and a can-do attitude
Full driving licence and own car is essential for commuting to the officeTO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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