Management Accountant - Part Qualified OR Qualified by Experience

• Annual Salary: Up to £35k depending on experience/Qualifications
• Location: Hybrid working
• Job Type: Full-time/ Permanent

Join an award-winning zero-to-landfill technology lifecycle innovator in the Sustainability sector. As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in our Finance Department, ensuring the production of accurate and timely management accounts and maintaining financial integrity across the board.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Month End Support:
• Complete the month-end closing process with support from the Finance Assistant.
• Prepare and process journal entries, maintain the fixed assets register, and manage monthly depreciation journals.
• Update monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide meaningful narrative to key financial information.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and any reforecasts throughout the year.
• Cashflow Management:
• Update the Cashflow forecast and manage Debtor and Creditor ledgers.
• Prepare Payment runs including Salaries, PAYE, Expenses, and other ad hoc payments.
• Ensure robust cost control procedures are in place.
• Year-end Accounts & Audit:
• Assist in the year-end accounts process and prepare a workable timetable with external accountants and auditors.
• Lead in ensuring that external auditors are provided all necessary information for a smooth and accurate process.
• Reporting:
• Prepare and submit Quarterly VAT returns and handle other regulatory returns.
• Collaborative Working:
• Build strong relationships across teams to provide effective support to key stakeholders.
• Deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high-quality financial information for decision-makers.
• Right Hand to the Head of Finance:
• Act as a trusted person the Head of Finance relies on during their absence.
• Manage the Finance Department and potentially line manage the Finance Assistant.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• AAT Level 4 qualified or ACCA/CIMA Part qualified (experienced candidates will also be considered).
• Proficient in Excel and knowledge of Sage 200 is an advantage.
• An interest and understanding of data analysis.
• Team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to challenge current processes to ensure best practice.

Benefits:

• 23.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Medical Cash-Back Plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Hybrid working model.

To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.