Management Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Management Accountant in Essex to manage financial records and support decision-making. This permanent role works with the accounting team to deliver timely insights.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, budgeting, year-end support, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and a professional accounting qualification.

Qualifications

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial data to support business decision-making.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Assist with year-end processes and liaise with auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support the finance team with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders to aid understanding.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial data to support business decision-making.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Assist with year-end processes and liaise with auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support the finance team with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders to aid understanding.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting standards

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Management Accountant in Essex, you'll play a key role in keeping the business services sector running smoothly by managing financial records and supporting key decision-making. This permanent role involves working closely with the accounting team to deliver accurate and timely financial insights.

Client Details

Michael Page operates within the business services industry in Essex.

Description

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Analyse financial data to support business decision-making.
• Monitor budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Assist with year-end processes and liaise with auditors as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Support the finance team with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to non-financial stakeholders to aid understanding.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience in a similar role.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position within the business services sector.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.