Management Accountant

Management Accountant / Permanent/ Watton – salary £35-45K per annum

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Position 1 Recruitment are partnering with a well-established manufacturing company in Watton that is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their finance team.

As a Management Accountant you\’ll play a critical role in supporting key business decisions by providing accurate and insightful financial data. Your work will be instrumental in helping us optimise our financial performance and drive profitability.

Key Duties of Management Accountant

* Preparation of monthly management accounts

* Preparation and entry of all general journals relating to the month.

* Validate all data prior to entry.

* Reconciliation of all Balance Sheet accounts and production of supporting schedules

* Preparation of all intercompany recharge invoices

* Reconcile and agree all intercompany transactions

* Preparation and submission of VAT returns

* Produce weekly and monthly management reports. E.g.:

* Overhead analysis

* Monthly Management pack with commentary

* Distribute and discuss overheads with departmental managers.

* Posting of payroll journals & reconciliation of ADP extract files

* Preparation of the year end audit file to support production of the statutory financial statements.

* Preparation of budget schedules.

* First point of contact for any general accounts related issues.

* Produce Cash flow reports.

* Continuously improving accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

* Supervise the Purchase Ledger Administrator.

Management Accountant will have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage. Management Accountant will have proven experience in management accounting, with a strong understanding of financial processes, budgeting, and forecasting. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel as well as exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

In return our client is offering a full-time permanent role based in Watton with option of hybrid working. Benefits as follow: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, early finish on a Friday, Christmas shut down, Cycle to work scheme, Life insurance scheme, Company pension scheme (employer matching up to 5%), Company sick pay