Growth-Focused Management Accountant (Temp-to-Perm)

Reed; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Office-based in Aylesbury

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant for a temporary-to-permanent role based in Aylesbury. You will manage the general ledger, post journals, oversee AP/AR, and assist with monthly management accounts, supporting critical month-end and year-end activities.

The role requires experience across balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, and strong Excel/systems skills, in a fast-paced growing business environment with broad financial exposure.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Management Accountant position or similar.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Hands-on knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Strong General Ledger experience.
• Excellent Excel and systems skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journals.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger.
• Ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the finance function.
• Support cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and year-end requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements where appropriate.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to provide financial support and insight.

Skills

Excel

Systems skills

Analytical ability

Job description

Reed is seeking a hands-on Management Accountant for a temporary-to-permanent role based in Aylesbury. You will manage the general ledger, post journals, oversee AP/AR, and assist with monthly management accounts, supporting critical month-end and year-end activities.

The role requires experience across balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, and strong Excel/systems skills, in a fast-paced growing business environment with broad financial exposure.