Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire

Hours: Full time Monday to Friday

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities of a Management Accountant:

* Verify financial data from other departments, including sales invoicing and cost reporting

* Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments

* Manage and maintain the fixed asset register

* Manage and maintain the HP schedule

* Complete financial reconciliation of stock

* Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and maintain full supporting schedules

* Manage recharge of inter-departmental costs

* Report on income, expenditure, profit margins, and hire utilisation

* Analyse and report on variances and anomalies

* Collate and report departmental performance metrics

* Assist with the annual budgeting process, including attending budget meetings with heads of department and collating the budget model

* Undertake quarterly forecast updates

* Analyse performance versus budget and forecast, providing clear insights

* Prepare quarterly VAT returns

* Assist with day-to-day cash management

* Support external audit processes and liaise with auditors

* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls

* Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation

* Oversee reconciliation of company credit cards and fuel cards

* Provide financial support for strategic projects and business cases

* Support the development of ledger staff

Key Skills of a Management Accountant:

* ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)

* Proven experience in a similar management accounting role

* Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools

* Advanced Excel skills

* Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* High level of attention to detail and accuracy

* Proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities