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Management Accountant

Pure Resourcing Solutions
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for a Management Accountant located in West Norfolk, offering a salary between £55,000 and £65,000 plus bonuses and benefits.
  • This is an 18-month contract with an immediate start available, requiring qualified candidates with CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Applicants should have proven experience in preparing monthly financial statements and significant experience in financial reconciliations.
  • The role involves supporting the Financial Controller, maintaining accurate financial records, and contributing to various financial reports and audits.
  • Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, strong communication abilities, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
West Norfolk£55-65,000 + bonus + benefits18 Month Contract - Immediate start available. As a Management Accountant you will play a crucial role in ensuring the provision of a high-quality financial and management accounting service. You'll be instrumental in supporting the effective and efficient management of our financial resources, all within statutory and regulatory guidelines. Working closely with the Finance team, you will contribute to accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, internal and external reporting, and the meticulous management of our balance sheet reconciliations.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Supporting the Financial Controller in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records, ensuring income and liabilities are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reviewed.
  • Assisting in the planning, preparation, and delivery of statutory reports, publications, internal and external audits, and associated financial accounts within agreed timelines.
  • Preparing VAT Return workings and associated reconciliations.
  • Processing and maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including timely depreciation journals.
  • Processing, reconciling, and posting manual bank transactions, as well as contributing to regular cashflow forecasts.
  • Taking ownership of the monthly close process, analysing transactions and preparing necessary journals to maintain accurate ledgers for both month-end and year-end.
  • Processing prepayment and accrual journals, ensuring all accounting entries are supported by comprehensive working papers.
  • Completing monthly account reconciliations for balance sheet control accounts, including GRNI, VAT, and payroll, with robust supporting documentation for audit purposes.
  • Applying your judgement to identify and investigate key and unexpected variances in balance sheet control accounts, providing clear and insightful commentary.
  • Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance team, identifying and implementing process enhancements and ERP system optimisations.
  • Providing flexible support and cover across the wider Finance team during absences and peak periods, potentially including hands-on support and managing additional financial responsibilities.
What We're Looking For:
  • Qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent qualification.
  • Proven experience working with multiple legal entities and business streams.
  • Demonstrable experience in preparing monthly financial statements.
  • Significant experience in financial reconciliations.
  • Essential experience with ERP/general ledger systems
  • Excellent customer service skills and the ability to liaise effectively across different teams.
  • Strong presentation skills, including proficiency in PowerPoint.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel
Who You Are:You are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles. You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling you to identify and resolve discrepancies effectively. Your strong communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build positive working relationships across the business. You are proactive, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are committed to continuous improvement.

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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.