Part-Time Management Accountant | Finance Leader

Reed; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a part-time, office-based role in Magherafelt Area. The post is up to 30 hours/3.5 days with a permanent contract and a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (pro-rata for 3.5 days).

The successful candidate will manage the accounting function, oversee ledgers, prepare monthly reports, VAT returns and annual budgeting, while supporting a part-time finance team.

Qualifications

• Qualified, part-qualified, or QBE Accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Management Accountant or similar role.
• Proficient in accounting software.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong supervisory and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the company's accounting function, overseeing the nominal, sales and purchase ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and support part-time finance staff responsible for sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Perform monthly reconciliations across multiple bank accounts, including foreign currency accounts.
• Produce monthly sales, debtor and intercompany reports for submission to the parent company.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit monthly VAT returns in line with statutory requirements.
• Generate monthly management accounts for senior leadership and the parent company, including the preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Analyse and upload quarterly financial data to the parent company's financial reporting system.
• Monitor material usage costs and maintain oversight of debtor and creditor balances.
• Coordinate monthly creditor payment runs, producing remittance advices and processing ad hoc payments as required.
• Assist with year-end accounting activities, preparing audit files and liaising with external auditors.
• Administer employee expense reimbursements and prepare monthly pension reports for submission to pension providers.
• Support the annual budgeting process and provide financial analysis, forecasts and ad hoc management reports.
• Complete statutory and regulatory returns accurately and within required deadlines.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Part-qualified accountant

QBE (experience-based)

Accounting software

Financial principles

Multitasking & deadline adherence

Analytical skills

Supervisory & communication

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a part-time, office-based role in Magherafelt Area. The post is up to 30 hours/3.5 days with a permanent contract and a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (pro-rata for 3.5 days).

The successful candidate will manage the accounting function, oversee ledgers, prepare monthly reports, VAT returns and annual budgeting, while supporting a part-time finance team.