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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.