Management Accountant

March Personnel; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to maintain bookkeeping for various clients, prepare management accounts, and handle VAT returns. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in an accountancy practice, be AAT qualified, and proficient in cloud-based accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. This role offers benefits including 25 days of holiday, healthcare, and a flexible work-from-home policy after probation.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday

5% employer pension contributions

Healthcare plan

1 day WFH after 3 month probation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping or accountancy practice experience across multiple clients.
• Confident in preparing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Strong grasp of UK VAT rules; knowledge of foreign currency and cross-border VAT desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions.
• Prepare management accounts including prepayments and accruals.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns preparation

Client communication

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel skills

Education

AAT qualified or ACCA part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Our client are seeking an experienced Management Accountant with a background in an accountancy practice and the ability to work across multiple clients. This role is great for someone who enjoys variety, client interaction and being part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (sales/purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, expenses, credit cards, intercompany transactions)
• Process and reconcile multi-currency transactions
• Provide client services such as invoicing, credit control, and supplier/employee payments
• Prepare management accounts including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for UK and Non-UK transactions
• Support VAT registrations/deregistrations and respond to client queries
• Regularly liaise with clients, providing support and advice
• Use cloud-based accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and AI tools such as Hubdoc or Dext
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work meets high standards and deadlines

Key attributes

• AAT qualified (ACCA part-qualified or QBE also considered)
• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping or accountancy practice experience across multiple clients
• Confident in preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Excellent understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and management accounting principles
• Proficient in Xero and QuickBooks Online (Sage experience advantageous)
• Strong grasp of UK VAT rules; knowledge of foreign currency and cross-border VAT desirable (training available)
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, data manipulation)
• High attention to detail, strong organisational and presentation skills
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients at all levels
• Self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively to meet deadlines

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Healthcare plan
• 1 day WFH after 3 month probationary period

Please note: Due to the large volume of applications we receive for each position we will only be able to respond to applications received with the relevant skills. Should you not hear from us within a week, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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Consultant: Donna Jackson