Management Accountant

Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Cranbrook

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join a busy finance team. This role will support the preparation, development, and analysis of financial information to ensure that business-critical strategic decisions are based on accurate and reliable data.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of accruals and prepayments

Month-end journals and bank reconciliations

Maintenance of the fixed assets register

Supporting the preparation of monthly and weekly management accounts

Providing commentary and analysis on results

Assisting in the annual budget process and forecasting

Reporting and analysis of both financial and non-financial indicators

Identifying and investigating anomalies and data trends

Supporting continuous improvement of site performance

Balancing monthly balance sheet entries including fixed assets and stocks

Liaising with head office functions to gather information for product costing

Producing accurate product costings and analysis to support senior management decisions

Candidate Profile

Qualified or part-qualified accountant with at least 1 year of management accounting experience

Proficient in Sage 200 (desirable)

Advanced spreadsheet and Excel skills

Strong financial and analytical ability

Highly motivated with an inquisitive nature

Strong communication and presentation skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team

Organised, with the ability to work to strict timelines