Management Accountant

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client is looking for a Management Accountant in their UK&I team. The role involves overseeing financial processes, including management accounts, budgeting, and payroll, in a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates are CIMA/ACCA qualified, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Potential for progression

Qualifications

• Experience with monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts is essential.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and variance analysis.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of finance, maintain Job Costing Database.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, payroll information, and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with annual budget process and year-end preparations.

Skills

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Qualified by experience

Job description

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Our client is a global leader operating in multiple countries. They are seeking a Management Accountant to join their UK&I team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support all aspects of the finance department, providing internal departments with accurate and timely information to assist executive decision-making.

You will maintain the Job Costing Database, produce monthly Work in Progress valuations, generate costing reports comparing actual costs against budgets and standards, prepare information for the monthly payroll, and assist in submitting data for multiple sites. Additionally, you will prepare salary payments for temporary and probationary employees as needed.

You will also review and reconcile balance sheet and control accounts, submit quarterly VAT returns, and ensure accurate financial and management reporting, including monthly management accounts and balance sheet control. You will support the annual budget process, including reforecasts and projections, and assist with year-end preparations.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, you will be a CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant; however, qualified by experience candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. You should have prior experience with monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines are essential.

What you'll get in return

An opportunity to join a high-performing team with potential for progression.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary of up to £52,000.