Hybrid Management Accountant (Temp-to-Perm) – Forecasting & Reporting

Vitae Financial Recruitment; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a temporary-to-permanent role in St Albans. The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced finance environment and will handle diverse accounting responsibilities, including managing balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting reports, and VAT returns. This role involves significant interaction with finance leadership and requires a confident approach toward accounting standards and statutory reporting. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review balance sheet reconciliations, income/expenditure analysis, and P&L performance.
• Handle intercompany transactions and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Create monthly forecasting reports including detailed variance analysis.
• Deliver sales reporting and analysis, incorporating visual data and trend insights.
• Maintain and monitor cost centre controls across the business.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Conduct multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Process and post regular general ledger journals.
• Act as a key contact for finance leadership regarding results and queries.

Skills

Balance sheet reconciliations

Income / expenditure analysis

P&L performance

Forecasting reports

Sales reporting and analysis

VAT returns

Multi-currency bank reconciliations

General ledger postings

Job description

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a temporary-to-permanent role in St Albans. The candidate will thrive in a fast-paced finance environment and will handle diverse accounting responsibilities, including managing balance sheet reconciliations, forecasting reports, and VAT returns. This role involves significant interaction with finance leadership and requires a confident approach toward accounting standards and statutory reporting. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working arrangement.