Management Accountant - #2085078

Role Summary

The Management Accountant will be responsible for month-end reconciliations and accounts payable management while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role leads a team of 3 skilled Accounts Assistants and is responsible for their day-to-day management and longer-term coaching and development.

Here’s what you’ll be getting up to:

• Line manager of 3 Accounts Assistants focussed primarily on accounts payable
• Prepare and complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations ensuring any reconciling items are explained and resolved in a timely manner.
• Weekly and 4 weekly payroll journals plus updating of the Weekly Wage Tracker.
• Fixed asset acquisition, disposal and depreciation journals.
• Accruals and Prepayment journals and reconciliations (including stock purchases)
• Review and adjust general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Generate financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Monthly update of prompt payments report for submission to group
• ONS submissions (monthly RSI and quarterly capex)
• Update PSA data for submission to group
• Oversee supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare aged creditors reports, AP KPIs and assist with cash flow forecasting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.
• Ensure Compliance with internal procedures and accounting standards
• Provide cover in the department as needed.

Here’s what we are looking for:

• Part or fully qualified (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, AAT) or equivalent experience.
• Strong experience in month-end reconciliation, and accounts payable.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Be a real team playing with a willingness to help wherever required
• Adaptable, energetic and enthusiastic.
• Has the confidence to approach others to investigate and resolve queries.
• Has a flexible attitude and is able to respond well to changing priorities.

What we offer

• Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week (flexible timings)
• 33 days inclusive of bank holidays (FTE Pro-rata)
• A free box of fruit and veg every week (it’s pretty delicious!) alongside company discount of up to 35%
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Grants for sport, performing arts, education and non-vocational courses.
• Contributory pension scheme