Management Accountant

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

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.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

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.