Management Accountant

We are back working with one of our valued clients in Bishops Stortford who are looking for a Management Accountant to join their expanding team. The duties:
Take ownership of the monthly accounting cycle and month-end close. Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet and supporting schedules. Complete regular bank reconciliations across all UK bank accounts Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end journals. Complete monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items. Review project revenue, costs and margins and investigate significant variances. Prepare overhead analysis and other management reporting.

Maintain the fixed asset register. Maintain and reconcile intercompany balances. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow reporting. Provide financial analysis and reporting to the Head of Finance and directors as required. Prepare UK VAT returns and supporting reconciliations. Reconcile payroll, PAYE, pension and associated control accounts. Support year-end accounts and external accountant queries. Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes.

Ensure sales invoices are raised accurately and on time. Maintain the sales ledger. Maintain the integrity of accounting information within the company's finance and ERP systems. Essential experience:
Experience in a Management Accountant, Company Accountant or similar broad finance role. Experience taking ownership of month-end and producing management accounts. Strong Balance Sheet reconciliation skills. Practical experience of purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control. Experience preparing VAT returns. Good understanding of payroll accounting and financial controls. Ability to investigate accounting issues independently and take them through to resolution.

Comfortable being hands-on with transactional accounting when required. Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise competing deadlines. Proactive approach – able to identify what needs doing without waiting to be instructed. The Hours of work are Mon-Friday 8am-5pm in the Bishops Stortford office. To hear more o this fantastic opportunity please do contact The Dove today!