Management Accountant

MRK Associates; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits with a fast-growing UK business seeking a Management Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, and contributing to strategic planning and process improvements. As a key player in the accounts function, you'll leverage your strong technical skills in accounting and advanced proficiency in tools like Sage 50 or Sage Intact. This is a chance to make a significant impact during a pivotal growth phase while collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and enhancing financial operations. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a thriving environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting with strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of FCA regulations and financial compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and posting of month-end journals and reporting.
• Expert in reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Management Accounting

FCA Regulations

Financial Compliance

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Intact

Job description

Based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, our award-winning client is looking for a Management Accountant to join their growing team on a permanent basis. The role is fully office-based so you must be able to travel to Aylesbury 5 days per week. This role is open to ACCA/CIMA Qualified, Part Qualified, or Qualified by experience.

This job would suit someone who is an experienced management accountant with good knowledge of FCA regulations and financial compliance, responsible for delivering accurate and timely group financial reporting and reconciliations, while supporting strategic planning and continuous process improvement.

This leading UK business is a fast-growing, exciting company looking to expand and develop further. They have grown massively since inception and are now the go-to choice for many within their industry.

The successful individual will have strong technical accounting skills (journals, reconciliations, VAT, payroll, accruals), with experience in intercompany and group accounting. This person must have advanced Excel and accounting system proficiency, such as Sage 50 or Sage Intact.

Job Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Preparation and posting of month-end journals, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close and reporting with board-level commentary.
• Reconciliations: Expert in intercompany, balance sheet, with strong analytical ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Cash Flow & Forecasting: Skilled in maintaining detailed cash flow forecasts, adjusting for actuals and projections, and advising on cash management.
• Regulatory Compliance: Knowledgeable in FCA compliance and capital adequacy requirements, with experience submitting VAT returns.
• System Implementation & Process Improvement: Contributed to ERP/accounting system migrations and improvements, offering financial insights during planning and implementation phases.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Regular liaison with CEOs, Boards, and external parties, providing timely financial data and insights.
• Experience with Fixed Asset Registers: Ensuring alignment between operational and financial systems, such as Sage 50 or Sage Intact.

This is a great opportunity for a management accountant to bring a fresh perspective to the accounts function at a key stage of growth and development.

For more information about this role, please don't hesitate to contact us in confidence or visit our website.

Every application will receive a response as this is the recognised working practice at MRK Associates.

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