Management Accountant

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