Management Accountant

MacKenzie King - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Management Accountant to join their dynamic team in Ipswich. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy of month-end financial reporting and involves a hands-on approach to data analysis and management information preparation. You will lead the month-end closing process, assist with audits, and provide insights to senior management. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, possess strong reporting and communication skills, and have a proactive attitude. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA with strong reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing processes and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and provide ad-hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Reporting Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

ACCA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

ACA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MacKenzie King are recruiting a Management Accountant to join a large, private equity backed business, based in Ipswich. As a Management Accountant you will be a key player in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end financial reporting processes. You will be deadline driven and take a hands-on approach in preparing monthly management information, analysing data and providing detailed insights for senior management.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Leading the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded.
• Report detailed information required to understand and interpret the monthly results.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, addressing any discrepancies promptly and highlighting issues.
• Support senior management with ad-hoc financial analysis as required.
• Assist with the annual financial audit, preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation where required.
• Oversee and carry out the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Carry out weekly reporting for the wider business.
• Identify opportunities for streamlining month-end and enhancing data integrity.
• Provide training and support to your peers.
• Report any concerns, issues or system weaknesses as they are identified.
• Adhoc reporting and tasks as required.

Qualifications and experience

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA Qualified
• Strong reporting skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products especially Excel
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, being able to tailor your approach to your different stakeholders.
• Have developed organisational and time management skills that enable you to prioritise conflicting demands.
• Be proactive with a strong “can do” attitude.
• Have a professional and cooperative attitude even when under pressure.
• A strong sense of integrity and able to uphold confidentiality.
• Be someone who has strong attention to detail.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Customer Service, and Finance

Industries

Business Consulting and Services