Strategic Management Accountant – Partner with Leadership in Chelmsford

Working in partnership with a well-established global organisation, we are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join their team, based near Chelmsford. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this is a broad and commercially focused role offering genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Alongside a competitive salary of circa £60,000 depending on experience, this position comes with an excellent benefits package — making it a particularly attractive opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant looking for their next step.

Note: due to the location of my client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.

The Role: Management Accountant

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts, profit and loss, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis and commentary
• Ongoing review of cash flow and assistance with the annual budget and periodic forecasting
• Preparation, analysis and interpretation of business KPIs
• Oversight and management of the purchase order system and monthly review of sales invoices
• Review and amendment of monthly pre-payments and accruals; monitoring of bad debt provisions and fixed asset schedules
• Responsibility for VAT calculation, presentation and payment
• Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting on company assets and liabilities including capital expenditure management
• Maintenance of standard costings documents and assistance in developing project costing models
• Leading the preparation of annual financial audit documents
• Ensuring accurate and timely completion of corporate statutory reporting and compliance with financial regulations
• Driving continuous improvement in the quality and standardisation of financial reporting
• Liaising with financial and non-financial stakeholders including the UK Managing Director and Commercial Director
• Ad hoc travel to European locations as required

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a management accounting role
• Qualified accountant status — ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Proven technical ability with a solid understanding of modern management information systems
• Advanced Excel skills; competent across the wider Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with Sage 200 would be an advantage, though is not essential
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills with a keen eye for detail and adherence to deadlines
• The ability to communicate confidently with both financial and non-financial managers at all levels
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with the confidence to be decisive and initiate action
• Strong organisational skills and a common-sense approach to problem solving and prioritisation
• A collaborative, professional and adaptable manner with a genuine team-player ethos
• A commitment to high standards of internal and external customer service

What’s on Offer - Management Accountant

In addition to a salary of circa £60,000, the package includes:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra day’s leave in the month of your birthday
• Annual performance bonus of up to 10% of base salary
• Enhanced pension contributions with a salary sacrifice option
• Life insurance
• Access to an employee benefits platform providing discounts across retailers, gyms, hospitality venues and more

How to Apply

To be considered for this Management Accountant role based in Chelmsford, please apply with your up-to-date CV today. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly - please ensure your location is clearly marked on your CV to avoid delays.