Management Accountant

AWD online; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online recruitment firm is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Essex. This full-time position involves preparing management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates should have experience with accounting software like Sage and Xero, alongside advanced Excel skills. The role offers a salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, including benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Reporting including management accounts.
• Proven background in Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Advanced skills in Excel for financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements.
• Prepare and submit VAT documentation.
• Assist with audit processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Accounting Software (Sage, Xero)

Advanced Excel Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Well Organized Approach

Flexible and Adaptable Mindset

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Payroll

Xero

Job description

Management Accountant

A great opportunity to join the organisation in a hands‑on role covering financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and management accounts, using systems such as Sage, Xero and advanced Excel.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Finance Manager, Financial Analyst

SALARY: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Romford, Essex

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Flexi Hours - Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 / 09:00 to 17:30

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Management Accountant to support the organisation with accurate management accounts and performance reporting.

As a Management Accountant you will prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and provide insights that support strategic decision making.

The Management Accountant will also focus on cost control, financial modelling and process improvements while working closely with the wider accounts team.

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DUTIES

• Preparing Management Accounts: monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Budgeting and Forecasting: supporting the organisation with accurate projections
• Cost Control: identifying and recommending cost‑saving opportunities
• VAT Returns: preparing and submitting VAT documentation
• Customer Costings: producing accurate costing information for customers
• Audit Support: assisting with the year‑end audit process
• Process Improvements: identifying and implementing efficiency enhancements
• Team Support: assisting the accounts and management team where required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Financial Reporting: including management accounts and performance analysis
• Proven Background in Budgeting and Forecasting: supporting strategic decisions
• Experience with Accounting Software: including Sage 50, Sage Payroll and Xero
• Advanced Excel Skills: including financial modelling and analysis
• Strong Communication Skills: able to present financial information clearly
• Well Organised Approach: able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexible and Adaptable Mindset: comfortable with changing priorities

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P14127