Management Accountant

Role:Management AccountantLocation:
Canterbury area, KentSalary: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience)Job Type: Full-time, Permanent“Effective performance is preceded by painstaking preparation.” - Brian Tracy. Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a forward-thinking Chartered Accountancy firm based in Kent to recruit a Management Accountant.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced management accountant to become part of our growing outsourcing team. We are looking for someone who is forward thinking, adaptive and willing to implement change.Responsibilities of the Management Accountant will include:

• Preparation and review of Management Accounts, including budget vs actuals and forecasting
• Review work of the junior team
• Development and training of the junior team
• Payroll reviews
• Maintain and update clients’ accounting records
• Accurately prepare and review VAT Returns
• Assisting clients with improving their internal processes and procedures
• Interim financial controller support to our clients as required.

The successful Management Accountant will need:

• Sound experience of bookkeeping and preparation of VAT Returns
• A good knowledge of VAT would be advantageous
• Ability to prepare management accounts, including key performance indicators, cash flows, budget vs actuals, for example
• Good payroll experience and knowledge
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• To be confident meeting and working closely with clients
• Experience of Xero, Sage and Key accounts would be ideal

This is a very varied role and would suit someone who is AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with previous experience gained in practice – someone who is looking for a bit more variety and a challenge working with different clients. An interest in farming, land and estates and renewables would also be desirable.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.