Management Accountant

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Stroud; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment firm is seeking a Management Accountant to oversee core financial operations and ensure timely reporting. This role requires solid finance experience and strong Excel skills, with responsibilities including monthly accruals, reconciliations, and supporting budget processes. The position is based in Stroud, offering a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 alongside attractive benefits like additional leave, a company pension, and more. Join at an exciting time for professional development.

Benefits

Additional leave

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial operations and reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and financial analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee core financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare monthly accruals and reconciliations.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Accounts/finance experience

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Brand new permanent opportunity to join our growing and thriving client based in Dursley. It's an exciting time to join the company and there is excellent room for development!

The Management Accountant will play a key role in overseeing core financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm (worked in-office)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits including;

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave.
• Canteen.
• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• Referral programme.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with full supporting schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset and hire purchase registers.
• Reconcile stock, credit cards, and fuel cards.
• Verify financial data from sales invoicing and cost reporting.
• Produce reports on income, expenditure, profit margins, and hire utilisation.
• Analyse variances and investigate anomalies.
• Collate and report departmental performance metrics.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyse performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support day to day cash management.
• Support audits, ensure compliance, improve processes, and develop ledger staff.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Required Skills

• Solid accounts/finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy