Financial Accountant

Netbox Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Part-Time Financial Accountant to support the Finance Manager across multiple companies. This role involves month-end reporting, preparation of management accounts, and quarterly VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have management accounting experience and relevant qualifications (AAT, ACCA, CIMA). Strong Excel skills and experience with Sage Line 50 or Xero are required. Join a dynamic team and contribute to financial insights and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Management Accountant or Assistant Finance Manager is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and V Lookups.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager in producing monthly and quarterly accounts.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for all companies.
• Ensure timely submission of quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Management Accountant experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

Strong communication Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Sage Line 50 and Xero

Education

AAT, ACCA, CIMA qualification or Qualified by experience

Tools

Sage Line 50 Account

Xero Accounting

Job description

Part‑Time Financial Accountant - Management Accountant Supporting Finance Manager

35‑45,000 pro rata

Rochester Airport Industrial Estate - Free Parking

Join the Netbox Group as a Group Management Accountant and take ownership of month‑end reporting for our 3 companies, including Netbox Recruitment. You'll support the Finance Manager, gain exposure to group finance, and play a key role in driving financial insight and process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA-qualified accountant looking to grow in a multi‑company environment.

Key responsibilities of a Management Accountant:

To assist the Finance Manager in producing monthly and quarterly accounts for all organisations, reporting any discrepancies in balances and figures. To minimise the Finance departments workload with the newly implemented direct debit system.

• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts for all companies
• Post Accruals, Prepayments, and all journal entries
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Responsible for monthly Direct Debit Administration and Processing
• Preparation of year‑end packs for submission to the company's external accountants for the statutory accounts
• Submission of quarterly VAT returns for all companies
• Reviewing monthly supplier payments runs for all companies
• Ensuring HMRC are advised of any changes to the Company car fleet
• Provide cover for the other roles within the Finance department as required

As a Management accountant you will need:

• Experience of working as a Management Accountant/Assistant Finance Manager
• AAT, ACCA, CIMA qualification or Qualified by experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills (including pivot tables, V Lookups and formula)
• Strong communication Skills
• Experience of using Sage Line 50 Account and Xero Accounting
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Well organised with strength of prioritising
• To be team oriented, have a "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach