Management Accountant

Hays; Bishop's Stortford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance team in Bishop's Stortford. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with stakeholders, influence financial decisions, and engage in ERP implementation and process improvements. You'll be responsible for monthly management reporting, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is perfect for motivated professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Pension

25 days holiday

Ongoing training and development

Social events

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA, or finalist status required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management reports including variance analysis.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting with detailed financial insights.

Skills

ACCA

CIMA

CA

ACA

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Communication

Self-Motivation

Organisational Skills

Education

Professional Qualifications in Accounting

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

Hays Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Management Accountant

Hays Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

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This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Your new company
Are you looking for a Management Accountant opportunity where you can work closely with stakeholders, add value, influence, have involvement with an ERP implementation, process improvement, automation and broaden your skills? Well, our client is looking for you!
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team and work on a hybrid basis at their offices near Bishop Stortford, Herts.

Your new role

• Monthly Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Monthly Meetings: Participate in and contribute to monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Reporting Timetable: Work to and continuously develop the reporting timetable to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing detailed financial insights.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Take full ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring all reconciliations are accurate and up-to-date.
• Profit and Loss Analysis: Conduct thorough profit and loss analysis to inform business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and sales teams, providing finance support and insights.
• People Management and Development; Manage and develop a small team
• Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or queries promptly.
• Statutory Accounting and Year-End Audit: Assist with statutory accounting and support the year-end audit process.
• Multi-Currency: Ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• ERP System Implementation: Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA, or finalist status.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, with good financial knowledge.
• Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation.
• IT Systems: Keen interest and experience in IT systems, including ERP and Excel
• Meeting Deadlines: Consistently meet reporting deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial information.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and the ability to manage various requirements effectively.
• Organisational Skills: Exhibit excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with operations and sales teams, providing valuable finance support.

What you'll get in return
Salary in the region of £55,000 to £65,000 depending on qualification and experience
Bonus potential
Pension
25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra through flexible benefits scheme
Ongoing training and development
CPD
Social events
Flex Start and finish (1 hour)



What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Your new company
Are you looking for a Management Accountant opportunity where you can work closely with stakeholders, add value, influence, have involvement with an ERP implementation, process improvement, automation and broaden your skills? Well, our client is looking for you!
Due to continued growth and investment, our client is looking to recruit a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team and work on a hybrid basis at their offices near Bishop Stortford, Herts.

Your new role

• Monthly Management Reporting: Prepare and deliver monthly management reports, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Monthly Meetings: Participate in and contribute to monthly meetings with key stakeholders to review financial performance and strategic initiatives.
• Reporting Timetable: Work to and continuously develop the reporting timetable to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, providing detailed financial insights.
• Balance Sheet Ownership: Take full ownership of the balance sheet, ensuring all reconciliations are accurate and up-to-date.
• Profit and Loss Analysis: Conduct thorough profit and loss analysis to inform business decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations and sales teams, providing finance support and insights.
• People Management and Development; Manage and develop a small team
• Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies or queries promptly.
• Statutory Accounting and Year-End Audit: Assist with statutory accounting and support the year-end audit process.
• Multi-Currency: Ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• ERP System Implementation: Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Help identify process improvement and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency.

What you'll need to succeed

• Professional Qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, CA, ACA, or finalist status.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks, with good financial knowledge.
• Process Improvement: Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements and automation.
• IT Systems: Keen interest and experience in IT systems, including ERP and Excel
• Meeting Deadlines: Consistently meet reporting deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of financial information.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and the ability to manage various requirements effectively.
• Organisational Skills: Exhibit excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of interacting effectively at all levels.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with operations and sales teams, providing valuable finance support.

What you'll get in return
Salary in the region of £55,000 to £65,000 depending on qualification and experience
Bonus potential
Pension
25 days holiday with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra through flexible benefits scheme
Ongoing training and development
CPD
Social events
Flex Start and finish (1 hour)



What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

NEW: Management Accountant Opportunity - Bishop Stortford, Herts/Hybrid - £55,000 - £65,000 + Bens
Add Value; drive improvement in IT Systems, quality reporting and operations support

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