Management Accountant

Cathedral Appointments | South West Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in Exeter is seeking a part-time Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in monthly accounts, reporting, and financial operations while working approximately three days a week. The ideal candidate will possess strong management accounting skills and a proactive approach to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial records. With a flexible working pattern and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a growing business.

Benefits

Flexible Working Pattern

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Solid all-round management accounting experience required.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts and reports, including variance analysis.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and assist with tax returns.

Skills

Management Accounting

Month-End Processes

Reconciliations

Accounting Software

Excel

Education

Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

£45k (pro rata) | Part-Time | Exeter

Our client, a dynamic and growing business with their HQ in Exeter, is looking for a hands on, part-time Management Accountant to support their finance function permanently. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day running of accounts and supporting financial operations. The role is approximately three days per week and offers a flexible working pattern.

Key Responsibilities of the Management Accountant:

• Monthly Accounts & Reporting, preparing and posting journals, assisting with month-end close, and compiling monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
• Monitor billing processes, ensure accurate revenue recognition, and investigate discrepancies where needed.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, and deferred income.
• Liaise with external payroll providers and assist with PAYE, VAT, and Corporation Tax returns.
• Provide support with budgeting and forecasting, gathering departmental inputs and updating models.
• Track cash flow, support credit control activity, and chase outstanding payments where required.
• Maintain financial records, support asset register management and assist with audit preparation.
• Provide day-to-day accounting support across the finance function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements for the Management Accountant:

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience (QBE) with solid all-round management accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Comfortable operating in a standalone or small-team environment.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel; experience with QuickBooks would be beneficial.
• A proactive and organised approach, with excellent attention to detail.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, part-time role (circa 3 days per week).
• Flexible working pattern to suit your schedule.
• Opportunity to be a key part of a supportive and down-to-earth team.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

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