Management Accountant

Reed; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Management Accountant to join our Finance team in Uxbridge. You will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, ensuring data integrity and insightful leadership communication.

The role requires part-qualified or studying ACCA/CIMA/AAT, strong Excel skills, and experience in FMCG or retail environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or management accounting roles.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA/AAT.
• Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and VAT returns.
• Excellent analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Excel and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts packs.
• Assist budgeting and quarterly forecast reviews.
• Analyze variances between actual and budgeted performance.
• Coordinate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year-end tasks and audits.
• Prepare EU VAT returns and UK VAT returns.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with budget holders and drive process improvements.

Skills

Management accounting

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualification in progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Management Accountant

Location: Uxbridge
Salary: Up to £50,000 + bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director in delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while providing valuable insight to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and timely delivery of monthly management accounts packs.
• Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecast reviews.
• Analyse monthly variances between actual and budgeted performance, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support year-end activities, including preparation for external audits and responding to auditor requests.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly EU VAT returns and quarterly UK VAT returns.
• Review and maintain sales and purchase ledgers, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Build strong working relationships with budget holders and stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing finance processes, controls, and reporting.
• Provide support to the Finance Manager and Finance Director on ad hoc projects and business requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a finance or management accounting role.
• Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualification
• Strong understanding of management accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of UK VAT regulations and VAT return preparation.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience working within FMCG or Retail