Full job descriptionReed Finance is working with a leading national distribution business on their search for a Management Accountant. As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Director, contributing to the company’s continued success and growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing financial insights and supporting strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities:
*Take sole responsibility for daily cash flow maintenance and management.
*Supervise and close off month-end ledgers, preparing the majority of the month-end reporting.
*Review schedules prepared by Finance Assistants, including month-end bank reconciliation, fixed assets schedule, and more.
*Conduct bad debt reviews, accruals, prepayments, and month-end stock reconciliations.
*Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and review depot P&L.
*Handle monthly VAT reconciliation and filing, as well as periodic internal audits to highlight necessary control or process improvements.
*Engage in the implementation of new controls/systems and support the Financial Controller with year-end audit processes and insurance renewals.
*Provide holiday cover and assistance as required on other finance functions, including credit control and purchase ledger.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Minimum 5 years of proven experience within an industry finance department or a finance practice background with strong management accounts experience.
*AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
*Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, sum ifs, data manipulation, and reporting).
*Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on projects with little direction and to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders.
*Confident telephone manner and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.