Management Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A dynamic accounting firm in Southend-on-Sea is seeking an experienced accountant. The role involves journal preparation, aged debtor review, and intercompany transaction reconciliation. This position offers a fast track to partnership and supports professional development with flexible hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate has extensive commercial accounting experience and strong financial controls understanding.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial accounting experience within industry, ideally complemented by experience gained in a practice environment.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and management accounts preparation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in accounting software and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journals including judgemental elements of management accounts.
• Review aged debtors reports and manage cash flow.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions across subsidiaries.
• Engage in commercial and management accounting projects.

Skills

Commercial accounting experience

Understanding of financial controls

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Job description

Responsibilities

Journal Preparation and Posting

• Prepare and post journals, including judgemental elements of the monthly management accounts.

Aged Debtors Review

• Review aged debtors reports, follow up on unpaid items and unallocated cash to maintain healthy cash flow.

Intercompany Transactions

• Reconcile monthly intercompany transactions, ensuring completeness across 20+ subsidiaries, and provide daily cash management and cash flow forecasting.

Special Projects

• Commercial and Management Accounting:
  • Engage in specific commercial and management accounting projects, enabling key stakeholders and directors to make informed fiscal decisions and develop long-term business strategies.

Why Join Us?

• This role offers a fast track to partnership for the right candidate, providing unparalleled opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Dynamic Work Environment

• Be part of a commercially focused and entrepreneurial business that values innovation and proactive decision-making.

Impactful Work

• Contribute to key strategic projects and initiatives that shape the future direction of the business.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial accounting experience within industry, ideally complemented by experience gained in a practice environment.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and management accounts preparation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency in accounting software and a keen eye for detail.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and study support.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements to ensure work-life balance.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.