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Management Accountant

Reed
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Canterbury, Kent CT4 7AR, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Management Accountant position is a short-term contract (3-6 months) located in Canterbury, CT2, with a hybrid work model requiring three days in the office.
  • The role offers a salary of £32,000 and is suited for an AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a finance department, with skills in statutory accounts preparation and familiarity with Sage 200.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing month-end procedures, managing payroll postings, conducting reconciliations, and assisting with budget management.
  • The position provides opportunities for professional development within a supportive finance team.
Management Accountant
  • Contract Type: Short-term assignment (3-6 months)
  • Location: Canterbury, CT2 - Hybrid (3 days in office)
  • Salary: £32,000

Join a respected organisation as a Management Accountant. This role is ideal for an AAT qualified or ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified professional looking to develop their career in a dynamic Finance Department. The position offers a variety of responsibilities and the chance to support key financial processes and procedures.

Day-to-Day of the Role:
  • Oversee month-end procedures and prepare monthly management accounts.
  • Handle accruals, prepayments, and monthly journal postings.
  • Manage payroll postings and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations, including inter-company accounts.
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, manage depreciation, additions, and disposals.
  • Support the rollout of the full Purchase Ordering system, including configuring training.
  • Assist budget managers with reports and expenditure analysis.
  • Quality check VAT returns and assist with statutory reporting to government organisations.
  • Plan audit schedules and assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts.
  • Oversee financial transactions for investment properties and liaise with the letting agency.
  • Prepare a three-year rolling budget, including creating nominal codes and consolidating reports.
  • Manage aged debtors for all companies and reconcile to trial balance.
  • Support other roles within the Finance department as needed.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Finance department.
  • Experience in statutory accounts preparation and familiarity with Sage 200.
  • High level of integrity, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proactive, able to cope under pressure, and flexible in work approach.
  • Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise competing demands.
  • IT literate, confident in using Microsoft Office products.
  • AAT qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
  • Minimum grade C in Maths and English GCSEs.
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to a variety of financial operations and systems.
  • Development opportunities in financial management and accounting.

To apply for the Finance Business Partner / Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.