Management Accountant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited seeks an experienced Management Accountant to support the Finance Director in driving financial efficiency and strategic decision-making. You will join a dynamic finance team and contribute to growth and performance objectives.

The role covers management accounts, budgeting, cash flow, and cost control with exposure to multi-currency payments and year-end processes. AAT-qualified candidates with 3+ years' experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent) with 3+ years of management accounting experience.
• Payroll processes experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive approach to cost control, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Confident in solving complex problems with a logical mindset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director in overall management of the finance department.
• Manage accounts payable and weekly multi-currency payment runs.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow analysis.
• Provide insights on costs and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with year-end audit, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.
• Support renewal of maintenance and energy contracts.
• Offer backup support to payroll department as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cost control

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for driving financial efficiency and supporting strategic business decisions? If so, this newly created Management Accountant position is for you, as you will join a dynamic finance team and work closely with the Finance Director to support continued growth and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Finance Director in the overall management of the finance department.
• Managing the accounts payable process and weekly multi-currency payment runs.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and quarterly VAT returns.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Providing insights on property and overhead costs and driving cost-saving initiatives.
• Assisting with the year-end audit, liaising with auditors and tax advisors.
• Supporting the renewal of maintenance and energy contracts.
• Offering backup support to the payroll department as needed.

Key Requirements

• A qualified accountant (AAT or equivalent), with 3+ years of management accounting experience.
• Experience with payroll processes is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive approach to cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence in solving complex problems with a logical mindset.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Work in a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organisation