Management Accountant

Michael Page; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Management Accountant in Sevenoaks. This role involves processing invoices, managing month-end responsibilities, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills and experience in accounting. The position offers a salary of £35k-£45k and the chance to gain experience in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry in a professional and supportive work environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Experience in processing invoices and financial reporting.
• Ability to manage month-end responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills to resolve supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
• Manage staff expense claims ensuring compliance.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Accounting principles

Job description

Overview

This temporary Management Accountant role in Sevenoaks offers an exciting opportunity within the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry. The position involves supporting the Accounting & Finance department with key financial tasks and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Verify invoice approvals and match to purchase orders
• All month end responsibilities
• Manage staff expense claims, ensuring compliance with policy
• Resolve supplier queries and maintain positive relationships
• Raise and issue customer sales invoices
• Monitor aged debtors and assist with credit control when required
• Ensure prompt allocation of customer payments
• Post accruals, prepayments, and journals to ensure accurate month-end reporting
• Maintain trial balance accuracy and support monthly close processes
• Perform reconciliations of control accounts, including VAT, payroll, and intercompany
• Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure all transactions are recorded correctly
• Support cash flow monitoring and forecasting
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Conduct data analysis and present findings clearly to support decision-making
• Build and maintain Excel models to improve reporting efficiency
• Prepare VAT workings and assist with submissions
• Recommend and implement improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy within the Accountancy Department

Profile

The successful Management Accountant will be on short notice and have experience in the above.

Job Offer

• Salary £35k-£45k
• Opportunity to gain experience in the Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry.
• Supportive and professional work environment in Sevenoaks
• Potential for skill development within the Accounting & Finance department
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking a temporary role as a Management Accountant. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today