Management Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Apogee Corporation Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Finance team as a Management Accountant for a maternity cover role. This exciting position involves overseeing the production of management accounts, ensuring timely reporting, and driving process improvements. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and support decision-making through accurate financial insights. With a flexible work arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, this role offers a perfect balance of collaboration and independence. If you have a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and financial reporting is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of accurate P&L and management account information.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the management accounts function.

Skills

Management Accounting

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

We are seeking a Management Accountant for a maternity cover role, lasting a minimum of 12 months, to join our dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be integral to overseeing the production of management accounts across various subsidiaries and ensuring timely reporting. If you are passionate about accuracy, efficiency, and supporting decision-making, we want you on our team.

This role is based in Maidstone 3 days per week, and working from home 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of accurate P&L and management account information.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet items, including journal postings.
• Provide insightful commentary on balance sheets, reviewing junior staff contributions.
• Contribute to the monthly commission statement and the month-end closure process.
• Manage queries from auditors and provide key business information to support decision-making.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the management accounts function.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective and timely completion of tasks.
• Proactively manage workload to meet tight month-end deadlines.
• Support ad-hoc reporting, analysis, and project work as required.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, including a 1-hour lunch break (40 hours per week).