Management Accountant

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Management Accountant for a part-time role. This position, based in Watford, involves crucial accounting tasks such as reconciliations, management accounts preparation, and supporting budgeting and audits. Ideal for a goal-oriented individual with a strong background in management accounting within a regulated environment. Join a small but growing team where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on a fixed-term contract starting in June, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Recognised accounting qualification (part-qualified considered).
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reconciliation of income and commission payments.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements.

Skills

Management Accounting

Reconciliations

Budgeting

Financial Control

Communication Skills

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Regulatory Compliance

QuickBooks

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Management Accountant

• Job Type: Part time - 4 days per week
• FTC - 12 months
• Location: Watford
• Annual Salary: £50,000 (FTE)

We are seeking a Management Accountant, to join our well-regarded client, based in Croxley Business Park in Watford. This role is ideal for a proactive and goal-oriented individual, with a strong background in management accounting, in a regulated environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of accounting tasks, including reconciliations, management accounts preparation, and supporting both the budgeting and annual audit processes. This position is maternity cover and will be on a 13-month FTC. We are looking for someone to start mid June. Interviews will take place mid May.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the reconciliation of income and commission payments between the policy management database and the accounting system.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and produce month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process payments using online banking systems.
• Develop and provide timely and meaningful management information, including KPIs.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and planning process as well as ad hoc forecasts.
• Support cost control, expense management, and ensure compliance with regulations and financial control procedures.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements and external audits.
• Maintain a working understanding of all assigned accounting tasks and assume ownership.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external clients and business partners.
• Develop an understanding of FCA and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.
• Handle complex queries and support colleagues as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a strong desire to learn and develop within the role.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Recognised accounting qualification (part-qualified considered).
• Up-to-date working knowledge of accounting standards and issues gained in a financially regulated environment.
• Excellent spreadsheet skills and proficiency in bookkeeping; experience with QuickBooks preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and work to tight deadlines.
• Highly methodical and process oriented.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic, self-starter with a high work ethic and goal oriented.
• Willingness to work as part of a small but growing team and take on increased responsibility as the organisation expands.

If you are an experienced Management Accountant, available to start a fixed term contract in June, please apply for immediate consideration.