Management Accountant in Welwyn Garden City

Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Working Hours: Flexible set working hours available between: 8:00am – 5:30pm. Early 30 minute finish on a Friday

Hybrid Working: Option to work from home up to 3 days per week following successful completion of probation.

Are you an experienced Management Accountant or Company Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of the finance function? Do you have previous experience working within a growing, entrepreneurial SME environment? Are you fully or part qualified accountant? Maybe you have a CIMA, ACCA or a Finance related degree or similar? Have you used Sage systems previously, ideally Sage 200, and feel confident managing financial data and reporting? Would you be comfortable taking responsibility for all financial aspects of a business, from reporting through to commercial insight? Are you a confident, organised and proactive individual, with strong communication skills and a solutions focused approach? Would you value a role offering flexible working and hybrid options? Are you looking to join a well-established, friendly and forward thinking business with excellent company perks and where you can genuinely make an impact?

Our client is a well established and growing consultancy, specialising in procurement and cost reduction solutions across a variety of sectors. With a strong reputation built over many years, they partner with organisations ranging from SMEs to large PLCs, delivering expert support and longterm value. Their continued success is driven by innovation, high service standards and strong client relationships, supported by a collaborative and forward thinking team culture.

This is a key and integral opportunity to join their finance team as a Management Accountant / Company Accountant, playing a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

Taking responsibility for all financial aspects of running the business this role requires a technically competent and qualified accountant. You will be highly organised and able to communicate effectively with people at all levels inside and outside of their business as well as being a person of great discretion.

• In addition to managing a small finance and admin team, you will be responsible for:
• Producing monthly management and year end accounts with detailed analysis of costs
• Business planning and forecasting
• Produce reports as required to meet the needs of the business
• Preparation and delivery of payroll, pensions, and VAT for all group associated companies
• Overview and understanding of current credit control
• Overview and understanding of their billing system
• Ensuring that suppliers are paid on time
• Management of cash flow and banking activities
• Preparation of statutory account packs, liaising with external auditors ensuring information requirements are met
• Review and improve existing company processes

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent). Relevant experience as a Management Accountant in a similar sized business.

• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software
• Must have a solid working knowledge of Sage Accounting (ideally Sage 200) and be an intermediate to high level user of Microsoft Excel.
• You will have good IT skills and be comfortable managing and manipulating large amounts of data in Excel.
• You will deliver a superb level of customer service to all stakeholders inside and outside the business and have the ability to take on responsibility and accountability.
• You will be expected to organise and prioritise your workload with a strong level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• 22 days hols + 1 day birthday each year
• Annual leave goes up 1 day per year, up to 25 days per year max (excluding Bank holidays).
• Long service awards
• Investors in People accredited
• Generous company pension scheme
• Private health insurance paid by the company after 2 years
• TOIL (Time off in Lieu) up to 7.5 hours can be taken per month for extra hours worked during that month
• Employee discounts and savings.
• Onsite parking

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