We are seeking a Management Accountant to join an established precision engineering organisation based in Guildford, Surrey.
The Management Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and month-end processes, ensuring the financial records are accurate, complete and delivered on time. The role will take ownership of key areas of the month-end, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, inventory, fixed assets, banking, VAT and foreign currency accounting.
This is a fantastic role for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant who is keen to develop their knowledge and ability in a hands-on role.
Role Responsibilities
Month-End & Financial Reporting
- Take ownership of assigned areas of the month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely completion in line with the reporting timetable
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules, working with the CFO on review and finalisation
- Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
- Review revenue and expenditure cut-off to ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period
Balance Sheet & Financial Controls
- Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including debtors, creditors, bank, VAT, pensions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and clearing accounts.
- Investigate and resolve outstanding, aged or unreconciled balances.
- Review Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including control accounts, open items, customer deposits, supplier statements and credit notes.
- Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for month-end journals and reconciliations.
Inventory & Fixed Assets
- Review inventory transactions, stock adjustments, stock valuation and Work in Progress (WIP) balances.
- Investigate unusual inventory balances or transactions as required.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
- Reconcile fixed assets and associated clearing accounts to the general ledger
- Complete bank and payment-provider reconciliations and investigate unmatched transactions.
- Review VAT coding and reconcile VAT control accounts, including import VAT and deferment statements.
- Ensure relevant financial and statutory balances are reconciled within required deadlines
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
- Assist with P&L and variance analysis and investigate significant movements.
- Provide financial information and analysis to the CFO and other areas of the business as required
Year-End & Audit
- Support the year-end close and preparation of supporting schedules.
- Assist with external audit requirements and respond to audit queries.
- Ensure reconciliations and supporting documentation are complete and readily available for audit.
- Assist the CFO with other accounting, reporting and finance activities as required.
Person Specification
- Degree in Finance & Accountancy OR part-qualified CIMA/ACCA
- Demonstrable experience in accountant role undertaking
- Experienced preparing and reviewing management accounts
- Good understanding and experience of month-end and year-end accounting, balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience of accruals, prepayments and journals
- Knowledge and experience using SAP Business One - beneficial
Benefits Package
- 3 days Christmas closure
- Pension: 7% Employer Contribution
- Private Healthcare: Aviva (subject to change)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Professional Development: Study support / professional subscriptions
- Parking: On-site parking, Free Electric Car Charging
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