Management Accountant

• Annual Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• Location: Southend (with some travel to London)
• Job Type: Full-time

The successful candidate will be involved in both management and financial accounting tasks, working closely with various teams to support and drive financial performance.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Management Accounting:
• Liaise with sales, sourcing, and operations teams to prepare sales & margin reports and sales forecasts.
• Maintain costing sheets for products and prepare a weekly purchase order log.
• Review periodical stock reports, monitor stock usage, and ensure efficient use of stocks and warehouse spaces.
• Financial Accounting:
• Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts and ensure compliance with bank and brand owner requirements.
• Conduct variance analysis of operating expenses and collaborate with functional managers to take corrective actions.
• Prepare weekly and quarterly cash flow statements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting.
• Proficiency in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting packages and ERP systems.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with non-financial managers.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.

If you are a newly qualified Management Accountant looking for a new challenge or a practice trained accountant seeking their first move into industry and wish to find out more about this Management Accountant position, please apply now.