Management Accountant

Reed Finance is working with a leading national distribution business on their search for a Management Accountant. As a Management Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Financial Controller and Finance Director, contributing to the company's continued success and growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing financial insights and supporting strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Take sole responsibility for daily cash flow maintenance and management.
• Supervise and close off month-end ledgers, preparing the majority of the month-end reporting.
• Review schedules prepared by Finance Assistants, including month-end bank reconciliation, fixed assets schedule, and more.
• Conduct bad debt reviews, accruals, prepayments, and month-end stock reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and review depot P&L.
• Handle monthly VAT reconciliation and filing, as well as periodic internal audits to highlight necessary control or process improvements.
• Engage in the implementation of new controls/systems and support the Financial Controller with year-end audit processes and insurance renewals.
• Provide holiday cover and assistance as required on other finance functions, including credit control and purchase ledger.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience within an industry finance department or a finance practice background with strong management accounts experience.
• AAT Level 4 or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, sum ifs, data manipulation, and reporting).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously on projects with little direction and to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders.
• Confident telephone manner and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.