Management Accountant

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Farnborough who are looking for a QBE or part-qualified Management Accountant to join their busy finance team on a full time basis.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive company offering long-term career stability, with study support offered for the right candidate.

Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working pattern, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme  and private healthcare.

Job Title:

Management Accountant   

Job Type:
Permanent

Location:

Farnborough        

Salary:
£40k - £42,000

Reference no:
15985    

Management Accountant - Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working pattern, generous holiday allowance, pension scheme  and private healthcare. Study support for the right candidate.

Management Accountant - About

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, including vendor payments, intercompany accounting, and the accurate processing of accounting entries. The role works closely with the Financial Controller to ensure robust processes and controls are consistently followed.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate processing of AP, AR, payroll, and intercompany transactions

Manage the month-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, reporting, and loading actuals to meet corporate deadlines

Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and manage multi-currency bank reconciliations

Execute weekly AP payment runs and set up ad hoc payments via online banking

Maintain company credit cards and the fixed asset register, including annual asset audits

Process monthly payroll and post related journals

Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, accruals, prepayments, and month-end provisions

Manage Accounts Receivable, including third-party and intercompany cash collections

Perform detailed monthly OPEX reviews, departmental allocations, and variance analysis

Support intercompany reporting, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and the year-end audit

Management Accountant – Qualifications and

Experience:

Qualified by experience or part-qualified accountant

Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proactive in identifying potential issues early and mitigating impacts both internally and externally

Committed to continuously improving finance processes, systems, and reporting

Positive, professional, and solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills

Background in the Manufacturing or Engineering sector is advantageous

Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 is desirable

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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