Management Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful SME business in Chelmsford is seeking a dynamic Management Accountant to join their team. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts and assisting with reconciliations, including VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have experience with Sage and Xero accounting software, along with strong numeracy and analytical skills. Offering a competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000, onsite parking, and generous benefits, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

£40,000 - £45,000 salary

Onsite parking

Generous pension scheme

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with producing monthly management accounts.
• Ability to deal with month-end reconciliations.
• Familiarity with VAT returns and balance sheet control accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for the business.
• Assist with daily banking and month-end reconciliations.
• Manage quarterly VAT returns for all entities.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts.

Skills

Sage accounting software

Xero accounting software

Numeracy skills

Analytical skills

Team management experience

Job description

Are you a dynamic and hard working Management Accountant looking for a new opportunity in a successful SME business? This is a great opportunity for someone who is proficient in producing monthly management accounts, as well as playing a key role in developing systems and ensuring the continued success of the business.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Assistance in daily banking and month-end reconciliations, including multicurrency accounts
• Ownership of all entities quarterly VAT returns
• Reconciliations of balance sheet control accounts
• Dealing with month-end deferred revenue, accruals, prepayments and maintaining up-to-date schedules

Requirements

• Experience with Sage and Xero accounting software
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills
• Previous experience of managing a small team (advantageous)

Benefits

• £40,000- £45,000
• Onsite parking
• Generous pension scheme
• 24 days holiday

If you are looking for a local SME business who truly value teamwork and their employees, please get in touch!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.