Management Accountant

Get Recruited Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in the Basildon area is seeking a Management Accountant to handle the monthly accounting cycle and support financial reporting. The ideal candidate is experienced in management accounting, has strong Excel skills, and seeks a dynamic role in a supportive team. The salary ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, with possible negotiation. This is an office-based position that requires a proactive approach and the ability to adapt to various tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a Management Accountant position or similar.
• Comfortable producing full sets of management accounts with minimal supervision.
• Full driving licence and own car is essential for commuting to the office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts across four business divisions.
• Review existing processes and implement improvements to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Produce and analyse MI and performance data for senior management.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Management accounting

Sage 50

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified by Experience, AAT, CIMA, or ACCA

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

BASILDON AREA - OFFICE BASED

SALARY: £40,000 to £45,000 (Possibly Negotiable)

THE COMPANY:

We're working exclusively with a growing SME that operates across four distinct divisions within the industrial sector. As the business continues to expand, they're now looking to strengthen their finance team with the appointment of a hands-on Management Accountant.

This is a great opportunity for someone who's confident producing full sets of management accounts, enjoys variety, and wants to play a key role in a close-knit, supportive team.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a broad and dynamic role that covers all aspects of the monthly accounting cycle, supporting both financial reporting and operational finance. You'll be responsible for producing accurate management accounts across four divisions, delivering insightful MI, and supporting the wider team with budgeting, forecasting and transactional finance activities.

This role is ideal for a QBE, part-qualified, or qualified individual with strong Excel skills, Sage 50 experience (or similar), and a proactive, hard-working attitude. If you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, this could be a perfect fit.

THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• As the Management Accountant, you'll be reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with the Head of Finance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts across four business divisions
• Reviewing the existing process and implement improvements to the month end cycle to drive accuracy of reporting information and insights
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Reconcile the balance sheet and maintain control accounts
• Produce and analyse MI and performance data for senior management
• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Support the wider finance function with transactional activities, including Purchase Ledger
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to help update budgets and forecasts
• Assisting with the Year End and External Audit process
• Contribute to process improvements and system efficiency
• Provide ad-hoc support across the team as needed

THE PERSON:

• Qualified by Experience, part-qualified (AAT / CIMA / ACCA), or fully qualified, will all have considered for this position.
• Must have experience in Management Accountant position or similar.
• Comfortable producing full sets of management accounts with minimal supervision
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience with Sage 50 is desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced business
• Confident, hard-working, and willing to roll up sleeves to help across the team
• A proactive mindset, with good attention to detail and a can-do attitude
• Full driving licence and own car is essential for commuting to the office

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Management Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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