Management Accountant

Reed; West Malling; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working option

25 days annual leave

On-site staff restaurant

Defined contribution pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A staffing company in West Malling is seeking a Management Accountant to join their finance operations. This role involves managing invoices, payments, and assisting with audits. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of experience and advanced Excel skills. The position offers hybrid working after probation, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including an on-site restaurant and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workloads.
• Ability to work across departments, prioritise workloads and be self-motivated.
• Experience using Microsoft D365 and creating Power BI reports.

Responsibilities

• Post all incoming invoices onto the bought ledger.
• Match goods receipts against invoices and process payments.
• Assist with sales ledger and complete VAT returns as needed.
• Manage the Month End Process including bank reconciliations.
• Implement and maintain robust PO processes for IT, Maintenance and Marketing.
• Reconcile intercompany and supplier statements; assist in stock counts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to work collaboratively

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience in using Microsoft D365

Experience in using and creating reports in PowerBI

Financial reporting

VAT knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft D365

Job description

Reed West Malling, England, United Kingdom

Overview

My client is looking for a Management Accountant to join their wonderful team and be an integral part of their finance operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is crucial for maintaining accurate and sound management reporting of overhead costs and providing general purchase ledger services.

• Salary: Competitive with discretionary annual bonus

Responsibilities

• Post all incoming invoices onto the bought ledger, circulate and allocate to the nominal ledger.
• Match goods receipts against invoices and process all payments by cheque, BACS, and foreign transactions.
• Liaise with department managers regarding nominal processing and approval.
• Assist with the sales ledger and complete VAT returns as needed.
• Implement and maintain a robust purchase order process for the IT, Maintenance, and Marketing departments.
• Reconcile intercompany and supplier statements and assist in stock counts.
• Manage the Month End Process including bank reconciliations, audit reports, prepayments, and more.
• Assist in the Year End audits and work as a business partner with IT, Maintenance, and Marketing departments to produce accurate accruals, cost analysis, and reporting.
• Produce the budget and forecasts for IT, Maintenance, and Marketing departments.
• Assist the Finance & BI Reporting Manager to implement business process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and formulas) and good IT knowledge.
• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments, prioritise workloads, and be self-motivated.
• Experience in using Microsoft D365.
• Experience in using and creating reports in PowerBI.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working option (1 day per week from home after a 3-month probation period).
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days with service.
• On-site staff restaurant (fully subsidised).
• Defined contribution pension scheme (min. 3% employee, fixed 5% employer).
• Salary Extras discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Excellent working environment with free on-site parking.

Additional Information

• To apply for this Management Accountant position, please submit your CV.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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Note: Location references include South Croydon and West Malling, Maidstone, Kings Hill, Dartford, Gravesend, London, Little London, Ashford.

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