Management Accountant

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Management Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist sector.

The business has a strong reputation in its market and continues to invest in both its people and processes. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will gain broad exposure across the finance function and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

Your new role

This is a hands-on Management Accountant position that will initially commence on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Preparation of monthly management accounts
Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
Producing sales, margin and cost analysis reports
Preparing financial reports and supporting management decision-making
Supplier payment runs
Customer rebate reconciliations and commission calculations
Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
Preparing VAT returns
Supporting year-end audit requirements
Assisting with process improvements and financial controls
Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role
Experience producing monthly management accounts
Strong month-end accounting knowledge

Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments
Balance sheet reconciliation experience
VAT return preparation experience
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Experience using Sage, ideally Sage 200
CIMA or ACCA part-qualified, or relevant proven experience
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive and hands-on approach within an SME environment

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Initial temp-to-perm opportunity
Broad exposure across the finance function
Direct access to senior leadership
Opportunity to influence reporting and financial processes
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Long-term career development opportunities
Free parking and additional company benefits

What you need to do now

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