Management Accountant

Hays Senior Finance; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, influence decisions, and engage in process improvements and ERP implementation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to identifying efficiencies, and the ability to manage a small team. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills in a supportive environment that values ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Pension

25 days holiday

Ongoing training and development

Social events

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications in accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reports including variance analysis.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet ownership.

Skills

ACCA

CIMA

CA

ACA

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Professional Qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA)

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Your new company
Are you looking for a Management Accountant opportunity where you can work closely with stakeholders, add value, influence, have involvement with an ERP implementation, process improvement, automation and broaden your skills? Well, our client is looking for you!
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team and work on a hybrid basis at their offices near Bishop Stortford, Herts.

Your new role

• Monthly Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Monthly Meetings: Participate in and contribute to monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Reporting Timetable: Work to and continuously develop the reporting timetable to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing detailed financial insights.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Take full ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring all reconciliations are accurate and up-to-date.
• Profit and Loss Analysis: Conduct thorough profit and loss analysis to inform business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and sales teams, providing finance support and insights.
• People Management and Development; Manage and develop a small team
• Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or queries promptly.
• Statutory Accounting and Year-End Audit: Assist with statutory accounting and support the year-end audit process.
• Multi-Currency: Ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• ERP System Implementation: Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA, or finalist status.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, with good financial knowledge.
• Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation.
• IT Systems: Keen interest and experience in IT systems, including ERP and Excel
• Meeting Deadlines: Consistently meet reporting deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial information.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and the ability to manage various requirements effectively.
• Organisational Skills: Exhibit excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with operations and sales teams, providing valuable finance support.

What you'll get in return
Salary in the region of £55,000 to £65,000 depending on qualification and experience
Bonus potential
Pension
25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra through flexible benefits scheme
Ongoing training and development
CPD
Social events
Flex Start and finish (1 hour)



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