Management Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Management Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Gillingham. This full-time position involves preparing monthly management accounts, performing variance analysis, and supporting the external audit process. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with advanced Excel skills and experience in Sage accounting software. Join a growing company with exciting future prospects and contribute to departmental improvements while working with a supportive team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and experience in Sage.
• Ability to manage high volumes of data and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and complete variance analysis.
• Support external audits and perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Qualified or newly qualified accountant

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Sage accounting software

Background in multi-site or service industries

Ability to work with high volumes of data

Strong organizational and time management skills

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

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Our client, an established, growing, and fast-paced business, is seeking to appoint a driven Management Accountant to their busy finance team of 10 people, based full-time in their Gillingham office.

The business started in and, as of now, has been a private equity-backed company with more acquisitions planned.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly management accounts to meet group deadlines.
2. Complete variance analysis and provide commentary versus budget for overheads.
3. Assist the FC with commentary to support the financial results.
4. Prepare quarterly VAT returns for Senseco & FSHL.
5. Support the external audit process, fulfilling auditor queries.
6. Identify areas for development within financial reporting across the business.
7. Support and contribute to departmental improvements.
8. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
9. Maintain the chart of accounts, including ensuring a consistent approach to new nominal codes.
10. Provide accurate, timely, and relevant information to support business needs.
11. Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Skill Requirements:

• Qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage accounting software.
• Background in multi-site or service industries.
• Ability to work with high volumes of data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.