management-accountant

Sheridan Maine London; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine London is seeking a Management Accountant for a full-time, permanent position in the Canterbury area, Kent. The role focuses on producing and reviewing management accounts, VAT returns and payroll, while mentoring junior staff and supporting clients with process improvements.

The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping experience, VAT knowledge, and familiarity with Xero/Sage; ACA/ACCA/CIMA or AAT qualifications are desirable. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Sound experience of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns.
• Ability to prepare management accounts, including KPIs, cash flows, budget vs actuals.
• Good payroll experience and knowledge.
• Experience with clients and monitoring internal processes.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Management Accounts, including budget vs actuals and forecasting.
• Review work of the junior team.
• Development and training of the junior team.
• Payroll reviews.
• Maintain and update clients' accounting records.
• Accurately prepare and review VAT Returns.
• Assist clients with improving internal processes and procedures.
• Interim financial controller support to clients as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Education

AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Xero

Sage

Key accounts

Job description

Role: Management Accountant
Location: Canterbury area, Kent
Salary: GBP35,000 – GBP45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
Job Type: Full–time, Permanent
"Effective performance is preceded by painstaking preparation." – Brian Tracy.

Responsibilities of the Management Accountant will include:

• Preparation and review of Management Accounts, including budget vs actuals and forecasting
• Review work of the junior team
• Development and training of the junior team
• Payroll reviews
• Maintain and update clients' accounting records
• Accurately prepare and review VAT Returns
• Assisting clients with improving their internal processes and procedures
• Interim financial controller support to our clients as required.

The successful Management Accountant will need:

• Sound experience of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns
• A good knowledge of VAT would be advantageous
• Ability to prepare management accounts, including key performance indicators, cash flows, budget vs actuals, for example
• Good payroll experience and knowledge
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem–solving skills
• To be confident meeting and working closely with clients
• Experience of Xero, Sage and Key accounts would be ideal

This is a very varied role and would suit someone who is AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with previous experience gained in practice – someone who is looking for a bit more variety and a challenge working with different clients. An interest in farming, land and estates and renewables would also be desirable.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.