Management Accountant

Location: Ipswich
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Office Based

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including detailed analysis of profit and loss, sales margins, and balance sheet performance.
• Conduct job costing analysis and reporting.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the fixed asset register.
• Oversee aged debtors and aged creditors, ensuring timely debt collection and supplier payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including knowledge of Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) legislation.
• Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns.
• Process monthly payroll for approximately 100 employees across two companies.
• Manage and develop the accounts team, ensuring high standards of work are maintained.
• Assist with the preparation of annual audit files and year-end requirements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with ad hoc finance and business projects as required.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who can work independently whilst also supporting and developing a team.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified by Experience (QBE), part-qualified, or fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
• Previous experience preparing monthly management accounts.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Working knowledge of VAT and CIS returns.
• Previous team management or supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet monthly deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Systems Experience

• Sage 50 Accounts
• Sage 50 Payroll
• Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel
• Experience using CRM and other financial systems

What We Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum.
• 37.5-hour working week.
• Office-based role in Ipswich.
• A varied and hands-on position with significant responsibility.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.