Management Accountant in Weybridge)

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Management Accountant to join their team in Weybridge for a 9-12 month fixed-term role. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for maintaining cashflow forecasts, preparing management accounts, and supporting various finance-related tasks. This role offers flexibility and a broad range of responsibilities, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in finance. Join a forward-thinking company that values proactive contributions and offers great benefits.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented accountant with advanced Excel skills.
• Self-starter comfortable managing varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Group cashflow forecasts and assist in management accounts.
• Liaise with operational teams to resolve finance-related queries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Cashflow forecasting

Management accounting

Job description

A newly-created role has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a market-leading company based in Weybridge on a 9-12 month fixed-term basis.

We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive accountant who thrives in a hands-on role and is ready to hit the ground running, contributing across all areas of finance as needed.

This role offers flexibility, a broad range of responsibilities, and great benefits.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and update Group cashflow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity.
2. Assist in preparing draft management accounts, including variance commentary.
3. Monitor cost centre expenditure, flagging unusual trends or variances.
4. Support the wider finance team by taking ownership of various junior and admin-level tasks as needed.
5. Liaise with operational teams across the business to help resolve finance-related queries.
6. Act as the first point of contact for Accounts Assistants, providing guidance and day-to-day support.
7. Approve and resolve queries relating to accounting entries, expenses, and supplier invoices.
8. Provide financial support to operational teams with analysis and insights.
9. Prepare and distribute daily sales reports.
10. Process accruals and prepayments for the UK entity.
11. Manage franchisee rebates and recharges.
12. Reconcile Sales and Purchase Ledgers to control accounts.
13. Update and maintain the receivables ageing report.
14. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve anomalies.
15. Contribute to the preparation and review of the monthly board pack.
16. Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory accounts.
17. Take on varied finance admin and support tasks as required to meet team needs.

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, INDEX/MATCH).
• Willingness to take on a mix of senior and junior-level tasks as required.
• Self-starter who is comfortable managing a varied workload with shifting priorities.

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