Management Accountant

Management Accountant - Finalist level or Newly Qualified Management Accountant needed Annual Salary: £50k-£62k depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent office based role with free parking on site.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week We are seeking a Part Qualified ( Finalist level or Newly Qualified) Management Accountant to join our growing finance team. This new role is designed to support core accounting functions and take ownership of our smaller entity, enabling our finance function to scale effectively. You will be a key member of our team, working closely with the UK Controller and interfacing directly with our sales and operations teams.

Day-to-day of the role:
Main Entity:
Raise and issue sales invoices using our bespoke legacy billing system, ensuring accuracy in customer records. Process purchase invoices, match them to orders, and code them correctly. Prepare and run weekly supplier payment runs for approval. Complete bank reconciliations and post bank transactions. Manage aged debt and resolve supplier queries. Conduct cash flow forecasting and variance analysis. Post general journals, including accruals, prepayments, and recharges.

Month End to Trial Balance (Main Entity):
Support the month-end close process to meet agreed deadlines, ensuring a clean and reviewed trial balance. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations with clear supporting schedules. Post intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances across the group. Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation. Smaller Entity:
Manage all accounting postings, bank reconciliations, and the month-end close. Act as the primary contact for the Director regarding this entity. Create and maintain the month-end close pack. Systems, Improvement, and Compliance:
Assist in the rollout of new AI-enabled accounting systems and suggest improvements for automation. Document processes clearly for consistency and compliance. Support audit, VAT, and other statutory requirements. Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years in finance covering purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general ledger. Hands-on experience with month-end close processes including journals, consolidations, management accounts, balance sheets and P&L's Qualified/part-qualified in ACCA/CIMA or equivalent. Strong Excel skills (lookups and pivot tables).

Experience with Quick Books Online and Xero. Comfortable learning new systems, including bespoke platforms. Desirable:
Multi-entity or intercompany accounting experience.

Experience with system implementation or migration. Interest in AI or automation tools in finance. Knowledge of UK VAT.

About You:

Organised and reliable, with a proactive approach to ownership of work. Curious about process improvements and automation. Effective communicator with all stakeholders. Adaptable to a dynamic, growing business environment.

What We Offer:

A role with significant growth potential as the group expands. Exposure to AI and advanced finance systems. 20 days' holiday, auto-enrolment pension scheme, and an annual bonus scheme, free parking Contact Vinny at Reed Staines for further info. Looking for someone to start by 2nd Nov 2026.