Management Accountant

Red King Resourcing; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in St Albans is looking for an experienced Management Accountant. This role entails preparing financial reports, maintaining general ledgers, and providing insights to aid strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified with strong Sage software skills and the ability to manage various financial tasks independently.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Experience in management accounting is required.
• Strong proficiency in Sage accounting software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insights to support management decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

My Client are seeing an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant with a strong background in financial reporting and hands-on experience using Sage accounting software. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing accurate financial data, analysing business performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. They are a fairly small business, so they are looking for someone who isn't afraid to role up their sleeves and get stuck in!

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts using Sage (e.g., Sage 50, Sage 200, or Sage Intacct).
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor and report on key financial metrics and business performance indicators.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decisions.
• Assist with year-end procedures and liaise with external auditors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support other finance team members with ad hoc financial projects and reporting tasks.
• Continuously improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Payroll
• Vat Returns
• Taz Returns

Requirements:

• Professional qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA part or fully qualified, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a management accounting role.
• Strong proficiency with Sage accounting software (Sage 50, 200, or Intacct - please specify).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Please send your CV to the relevant email address to find out more!