Management Accountant | Paddock Wood | Paying £35k - £40k DOE

We are partnering with a well-established Kent-based business that is looking for a Management Accountant to join its finance team.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will collate, process and prepare the management accounts that support the company's future decision-making. This is a reasonably complex role, providing data to the management team and helping to keep day-to-day control of the company's finances, working closely with the Head of Finance to maintain a healthy financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts using the accounts software, ensuring postings have been made correctly.
• Prepare the quarterly VAT returns and payments.
• Administer the company's invoice discounting facility, including manual reconciliations to be communicated to the bank.
• Maintain the cash flow forecast daily, entering forecast payments and reviewing it regularly to ensure adequate funding is available to meet the needs of the business.
• Prepare and interpret the monthly management accounts, and any reports required by the Board and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure team members have completed their own tasks in a timely and accurate manner before reports are run.
• Carry out an analytical review of the accounts to ensure the accuracy of cost allocation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Maintain a schedule of future foreign exchange requirements.
• Cover for the Head of Finance in their absence, and support Credit Control and Purchase Ledger when needed.

Key Requirements

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• A background in accounting and the preparation of management accounts.
• A thorough understanding of financial management and the analysis of data.
• Experience working with financial software systems (Sage 200, HubSpot and Excel).
• Thorough knowledge of UK accounting practice, with some industry knowledge beneficial.
• Sound organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A team player who is flexible in their approach.