Management Accountant

DATIM; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance department. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, supporting core finance tasks and engaging in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. You will play a crucial role in maintaining financial accuracy and integrity while collaborating with various teams. With opportunities for professional development, this position promises to enhance your skills in finance and accounting while contributing to the company's growth. If you're driven and passionate about finance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing management accounts for SMEs.
• Proficiency in Excel pivot tables and VLookups.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger and ensure accurate invoice postings.
• Prepare month-end accounts and conduct variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on contract reviews.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Experience in SME finance

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified AAT

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Department:

Finance

Job Title:

Management Accountant

Responsible to:

Finance Director

Job Purpose Statement

We are looking for a positive thinking and hardworking individual to join Datim Ltd as a Management Accountant. You will be a key member of the busy and diverse finance department, supporting the Finance Director. The role involves core day-to-day finance tasks, purchase ledger management, quality control over financial transactions and reporting. You will also be involved in budgeting & forecasting, P&L & margin variance analysis, ERP & IT system developments, and other finance projects. Job-specific training will be provided, especially for the ERP system.

Key Recruitment Criteria

• Self-motivated, organized, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in business relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Driven and determined to succeed, with a passion for challenging all areas and developing your role.
• Attention to detail with sound quantitative and analytical skills.
• Effective at working with all employees and external contacts, conveying a positive attitude.
• Experience in a fast-paced SME finance department.
• Qualified or Part Qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA.

Key Accountabilities

• Be a key member of the Finance Department, working with the Finance Director on core finance tasks including Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, cash flow, fixed assets, accruals & prepayments, and month-end accounts.
• Maintain the purchase ledger daily, ensuring invoices & credit notes are posted correctly and payments allocated properly.
• Prepare month-end creditors reports, liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries, and clear aged items promptly.
• Reconcile supplier statements to the ledger.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and post payments & receipts.
• Prepare month-end accounts for three companies, including journal entries, accruals & prepayments, and data export for reporting.
• Conduct variance analysis, comparing to previous years, budgets, and forecasts.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, review and code CAPEX, and process depreciation.
• Manage the Quarterly VAT return process for three companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, with full reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review contracts and ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Monitor margins, close orders, and handle company credit card and employee expenses.
• Provide cover for Accounts receivable and support ad hoc duties such as budgeting, audits, and ERP system development.

Technical Competencies

• Experience in producing management accounts for SMEs, with knowledge of Sage 200.
• Proficiency in Excel pivot tables and VLookups.
• Sound business and commercial judgment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.