Management Accountant

Pure are working exclusively with a rapidly growing business based in Braintree looking for an experience Management Acountant to join the team. This role will be to support the Finance Director in all aspects of management accounting and reporting for the business and for the wider Group.


KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

• Perform and support the Finance Director as required with the management accounting as requested, to enable controlled, accurate and detailed reporting required for management accounts, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Prepare and post month end journals. E.g. accruals, prepayments, payroll, bank and loan interest.
  • Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation journals
  • Intercompany balances control; transactions and loans posted, balances reconciled and receipts collected.
  • Prepare management accounts for review and submission by Group Management Accountant.
• To support in the production of accurate and timely Group management reporting information (including budgets and forecast review) to the Managing Director and Group Finance.
• Perform regular balance sheet reviews and track actions and issues arising.
• Support the submission of VAT returns to HMRC as required, by third party.
• To support review of entity management reporting, including providing analysis for and attending regular meetings with Finance and business heads.
• To support audit as required.
• To work with the Finance Director to assist in the development of processes and models as appropriate to improve accuracy and control.
• Coach junior members of the team working on AAT to help them develop their skillset.

KNOWLEDGE AND APPLIED SKILLS

• Qualification / training in management accounting e.g. CIMA. – part-qualification considered for the right candidate
• Able to interpret, analyse and manipulate data.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise.
• Extensive experience in bookkeeping / accounting, with strong knowledge of double entry.
• Experience in using Sage 200, or similar Sage software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to clearly present, explain and liaise with external parties.
• Self motivated team player.

 
This is a hybrid role with 3 days based in he office.