Management Accountant

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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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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