Management Accountant

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership exposure

Stable environment

Office-based role

Job summary

Reed in Hadleigh (Essex) is seeking a driven Management Accountant to join our finance team at our head office. You will produce monthly management accounts, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide insightful analysis to improve business performance.

The ideal candidate is AAT-qualified with at least 3 years in management accounting, and you will work closely with the Finance Director. This office-based role requires strong Excel skills, accuracy, and ability to communicate with

Qualifications

• AAT qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience in a management accounting role.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and budgeting/forecasting.
• Payroll experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide insights to support decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and assist with reporting.
• Support Finance Director with day-to-day finance function.
• Manage accounts payable and weekly GBP/foreign payment runs.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and P&L reporting.
• Analyse costs and overheads to improve efficiency.
• Support annual audits with external auditors and tax advisers.
• Oversee maintenance and utility contracts.
• Provide payroll support when required.
• Contribute to development of financial processes and controls.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Hadleigh

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Office-Based

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team at our head office in Hadleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an AAT-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience to play a key role in supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and business performance across the organisation.

Working closely with the Finance Director, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, analysing costs and profitability, and helping to ensure effective financial control throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly management accounts and assist with financial reporting requirements.


• Support the Finance Director with the day-to-day running of the finance function.


• Manage accounts payable processes, including weekly payment runs in both GBP and foreign currencies.


• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and profit and loss reporting.


• Analyse property-related and overhead costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce expenditure.


• Support annual audit activities and liaise with external auditors and tax advisers.


• Oversee the renewal and management of maintenance and utility contracts.


• Provide occasional support to the payroll function when required.


• Contribute to the development and improvement of financial processes, controls, and reporting procedures.

Skills & Experience Required

• AAT qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' experience in a management accounting role.


• Previous experience preparing management accounts and supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Payroll experience would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to interpret financial data and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.


• Experience identifying and implementing cost-saving initiatives and financial controls.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000


• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business performance.


• Stable, growing organisation with a supportive team environment.


• Full-time, office-based role at our Benfleet head office.