Management Accountant

A well known retailer are seeking a Management Accountant on a permanent, full-time basis.

Reporting into the Finance Director, the ideal candidate will already have solid experience in accounts, with the ability to pitch in with accounts payable through to management reporting. They will be hard working and eager to learn and grow within the finance function and over time, will be rewarded with the opportunity to take on new responsibilities and develop their skill set.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing invoices and ensuring timely supplier payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations, investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain cash book records and ensure accurate postings.
• Maintain the fixed assets register.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts (cash book, debtors, creditors, fixed assets). Investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and support audits.
• Help develop internal controls and improve processes.
• Support closing processes by preparing journal entries.
• Provide assistance to other finance team members as needed.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Comfortable in a varied role, willing to pitch in with accounts payable alongside more senior duties.
• Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and assisting an FC or FD produce monthly management accounts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, using pivot tables and look ups
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A quick learner with a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn, ask questions and take on a range of responsibilities.
• Able to work full time in an office-based role.

What’s on Offer:

• £36,000-42,000 per annum depending on experience, with study support considered.
• A generous holiday allowance, private healthcare plan + other great benefits!