Job Description
Management Accountant – Kent£50,000 to £55,000 + BenefitsLocation: Kent (Hybrid, Monday–Friday)Goldhawk Associates is exclusively working in partnership with a well-established and growing business looking to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to step into a broad and varied role within a collaborative and supportive environment.You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, support business decision-making through insightful analysis, and drive ongoing improvements across systems and processes.Key Responsibilities Include:
* Preparation of management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cashflow
* Journal entries, prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset reporting
* VAT returns and liaison with HMRC, including foreign VAT reclaims
* Weekly driver wage postings and cost analysis
* Budgeting, reforecasting, and financial performance commentary
* Weekly KPI reporting and business-wide ratio analysis
* Purchase order oversight, credit/debit card reconciliation, and cost centre reporting
* Collaboration with operational teams to improve reporting accuracy and systems
* Involvement in systems upgrades and financial integration of acquisitions
Ideal Candidate:
1. Part or fully qualified (AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
2. Strong month-end experience with a hands-on approach
3. Confident working with Excel and accounting systems
4. Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure
5. Comfortable building relationships across finance and operational teams
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering scope for development and exposure across a dynamic business.Interested? Please contact the team at Goldhawk Associates for more details or to apply confidentially.Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.