Management Accountant

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a varied role where you can work closely with senior leadership and have a genuine influence on business performance? We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join the finance team of a well-established, successful and secure business in South Essex. With a long trading history and operations across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that can offer stability, responsibility and opportunities for continued development.

Working as part of a wider finance function, you will take responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts while providing insightful analysis and commentary to senior management, directors and operational teams. Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing the Group's monthly management accounts Providing insightful financial analysis to senior leadership and operational teams Reconciling key balance sheet nominal accounts each month Preparing and submitting VAT returns for relevant operating companies Supporting the year-end audit process and providing information to auditors Assisting senior management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required The successful candidate will have previous experience in management accounting, financial analysis, budgeting and management information reporting, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

You will be confident working with financial data and will have advanced Excel skills, as well as previous experience using Sage 200 and Sage 50. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to reward your contribution and support your wellbeing. This includes a generous holiday allowance that increases with service, the option to purchase additional holiday and the added benefit of an early finish on Fridays.

You'll also benefit from a group pension scheme, annual salary review each January, healthcare cashback scheme, life assurance at twice your annual salary and personal accident insurance. Free onsite parking, an Employee Assistance Programme and a corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers are also provided.