Management Accountant

Cobb & Jones Recruitment; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in the finance sector based in Folkestone is seeking a Management Accountant to enhance their finance team. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 to £45,000 and involves preparing management accounts, overseeing payroll, managing purchases and invoices, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will be part or fully qualified with at least 5 years of experience in management accounting. Additional benefits include a 24/7 GP online service, extra days off for birthdays and Christmas, and a discount card.

Benefits

Extra days off for your birthday

GP online service available 24/7

Discount card

Refer-a-friend reward scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting or similar role.
• Desirable experience in Sage Line 50.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Process and reconcile month-end provisions including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Oversee payroll for employees, ensuring compliance with PAYE and pension regulations.
• Manage purchasing, invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs across all services.
• Assist with sales invoicing and liaise with funders and local authorities.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Support budgetary control, reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Take ownership of financial queries and resolve them promptly.
• Contribute to process improvements as the company continues to grow.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Excellent organisational ability

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Job description

Management Accountant | Folkestone | £40-45K + Benefits

We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing business with multiple services across Kent and the Southeast. They are looking for a Management Accountant to join their small, friendly accounts team and work closely with the Head of Finance.

Work directly with a highly experienced Head of Finance who values development and process improvement. Join a supportive and collaborative finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and cashflow forecasts.
• Process and reconcile month-end provisions including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Oversee payroll for + employees, ensuring compliance with PAYE and pension regulations.
• Manage purchasing, invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs across all services.
• Assist with sales invoicing and liaise with funders and local authorities.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Support budgetary control, reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Take ownership of financial queries and resolve them promptly.
• Contribute to process improvements as the company continues to grow.

Requirements

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management accounting or similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); Sage Line 50 experience desirable.
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Offer

• £40,-£45,
• Contract : Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• GP online service available 24 / 7.
• Extra days off for your birthday and at Christmas.
• Discount card
• Refer-a-friend reward scheme.