Management Accountant
* Annual Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
* Location: Southend (with some travel to London) - office based
* Job Type: Full-time
Reed Finance are supporting our client, who are seeking a fully qualified Management Accountant to join our team. This role requires a professional with a minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting within a commercial setting or a chartered accountancy firm. The successful candidate will be involved in both management and financial accounting tasks, working closely with various teams to support and drive financial performance.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Management Accounting:
o Liaise with sales, sourcing, and operations teams to prepare sales & margin reports and sales forecasts.
o Maintain costing sheets for products and prepare a weekly purchase order log.
o Review periodical stock reports, monitor stock usage, and ensure efficient use of stocks and warehouse spaces.
* Financial Accounting:
o Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts and ensure compliance with bank and brand owner requirements.
o Conduct variance analysis of operating expenses and collaborate with functional managers to take corrective actions.
o Prepare weekly and quarterly cash flow statements.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in management or financial accounting.
* Proficiency in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting packages and ERP systems.
* Advanced skills in Excel.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with non-financial managers.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines.
If you are a newly qualified Management Accountant looking for a new challenge or a practice trained accountant seeking their first move into industry, please apply.
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