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Management Accountant

Reed
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Southend-On-Sea, Essex SS30JF

Salary

£45,000 - £50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full 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 offers an annual salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000.
  • This full-time role is based in Southend, requiring some travel to London.
  • Candidates must be fully qualified with ACA, CIMA, or ACCA and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting.
  • Responsibilities include preparing sales reports, maintaining costing sheets, and assisting in monthly and quarterly account preparations.
  • Proficiency in SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting packages, along with advanced Excel skills, is essential for this role.
Management Accountant
  • Annual Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
  • Location: Southend (with some travel to London) - this is an office-based position
  • Job Type: Full-time

Reed Finance are supporting our client, who are seeking a fully qualified Management Accountant to join our team. This role requires a professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting within a commercial setting or a chartered accountancy firm. The successful candidate will be involved in both management and financial accounting tasks, working closely with various teams to support and drive financial performance.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Management Accounting:
    • Liaise with sales, sourcing, and operations teams to prepare sales & margin reports and sales forecasts.
    • Maintain costing sheets for products and prepare a weekly purchase order log.
    • Review periodical stock reports, monitor stock usage, and ensure efficient use of stocks and warehouse spaces.
  • Financial Accounting:
    • Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts and ensure compliance with bank and brand owner requirements.
    • Conduct variance analysis of operating expenses and collaborate with functional managers to take corrective actions.
    • Prepare weekly and quarterly cash flow statements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting.
  • Proficiency in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting packages and ERP systems.
  • Advanced skills in Excel.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with non-financial managers.
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines.

If you are a newly qualified Management Accountant looking for a new challenge or a practice trained accountant seeking their first move into industry and wish to find out more about this Management Accountant position, please apply now.

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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.