Management Accountant

Hours of Work:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

(1-hour lunch break daily between 13:00 – 14:00)

Place of Work:

Leicestershire-based office - Onsite 

Reports to:

Finance Director

About the Role

Reed is working exclusively with this company to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant.

Role Responsibilities

As a Management Accountant, you will provide full support within the finance team and report directly to the Finance Director. Key responsibilities include:

• Month-end management account preparation, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting reports
• Group sales reporting, including weekly actual vs. budget and monthly gross margin reports
• Monthly tasks such as currency revaluations, asset finance reconciliation, and top supplier spend reports
• Fortnightly cashflow updates
• Creating and posting payment runs
• Internal audits and monthly reconciliations
• Conducting credit checks and account approvals
• Assisting with year-end audits
• Maintaining in-house systems (e.g., Sage, reporting platforms)
• Providing support to the Finance department as required

Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience 
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to use own initiative
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexible and open-minded approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with Sage 200
• Background in manufacturing or wholesale industry
• Advanced Excel skills
• Familiarity with Power BI

Our client is looking to conduct a 1 stage interview process with a view to appoint immediately.