Management Accountant

Abatec Recruitment; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company in Penang is seeking an experienced Management Accountant for a 6-month placement. The role is crucial for preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring compliance, and driving finance improvements. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong accounting software experience, and exceptional team management abilities. Promotional and upskilling opportunities are available.

Benefits

Seasonal burger and ice cream vans on site

Promotional opportunities

Upskilling opportunities via Driver Training Academy

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications from a recognised accountancy body or significant finance experience.
• Proven ability to manage a team and collaborate across departments.
• A flexible working approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and KPI reporting.
• Ensure legal and financial compliance, conduct audits, VAT submissions, and manage reconciliations.
• Drive finance process improvements and contribute to business continuity initiatives.
• Oversee payroll and support team training and performance.
• Liaise with stakeholders and respond to senior leadership reporting needs.

Skills

Strong experience with accounting software (Xero)

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Ability to manage a team

Data manipulation

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Initiative

Education

Professional qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, AAT)

Job description

Overview

Management Accountant

Our client is more than just a company they are a community dedicated to making a positive impact right here in North Somerset. Their commitment extends beyond the services we deliver; its at the heart of everything they do, including their approach to employment.

We are currently looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our client on a 6 month placement, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. This role is central to preparing and delivering accurate monthly management accounts, supporting the finance team with line management responsibilities, partnering with key stakeholders to provide financial insights, and helping maintain operational efficiency while supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and KPI reporting. Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes.

• Ensure legal and financial compliance, conduct audits, VAT submissions, and manage balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and cashflow.

• Drive finance process improvements, support ISO accreditation, and contribute to business continuity and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee payroll, support team training, development, and performance, including regular 1:1s and mentoring. Deputise for senior finance roles as required.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, respond to senior leadership reporting needs, and carry out additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications from a recognised accountancy body such as CIMA, ACCA, or AAT, or significant finance experience.

• Strong experience with accounting software (specifically Xero) and advanced knowledge of Excel and data manipulation.

• Proven ability to manage a team and collaborate across departments.

• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Initiative and the ability to work unsupervised.

• A flexible working approach.

What we\'re offering

• Temp to perm for the right person.

• Seasonal burger and ice cream vans on site free for all staff!

• Promotional opportunities with internal recruitment.

• Upskilling opportunities, including professional driver training via our in-house Driver Training Academy.

• Free on-site parking.