Management Accountant

Harlow Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Management Accountant to join a thriving global manufacturer. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and supporting strategic decision-making in the accounting and finance department
  • Opportunity to join a world leading manufacturing business
  • Outstanding opportunity to progress and develop a career

About Our Client

This company is a well-established organisation within the life sciences industry, recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality. Operating as a medium-sized enterprise, it offers a collaborative work environment and focuses on delivering exceptional solutions to its clients.

Job Description

  • Accounts Payable management, including processing invoices & expense claims, liaising with departments regarding invoice queries, Bacs payment runs, reconciling customer statements, GRNI management, match delivery notes/GRNs to invoices, clear any queries arising from outstanding GRNs or invoices. Budgeting & Forecasting & variance reporting.
  • Monthly Payroll submission & Pension returns.
  • Preparation of Government Statistics, VAT and PAYE
  • Fixed asset register management, including maintenance, budgeting, forecasting & reporting. Capitalising assets in accordance with policy.
  • Maintain cashbook and perform daily cash management duties, including the recording of bank deposits and posting of cash to accounts payable ledger, daily Cashflow Reporting, budgeting & forecasting.
  • Month end Accruals, prepayments & Journals. Balance Sheet reconciliations. Management and administration of the Chart of accounts & ledger in line with Policy and Coding, anomaly investigation & correction.
  • Production Orders, Bill of Material and item cost analysis.
  • Support year end audit and statutory accounts to ensure queries are answered quickly and accurately.
  • Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes to ensure accuracy and alignment with business goals.
  • Maintain and improve internal financial controls and procedures.
  • Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met.
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance and strategic support.
  • Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure financial stability.
  • Assist with audits and compliance requirements within the accounting and finance function.
  • Identify areas for cost savings and process improvements to enhance efficiency.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should be

  • Studying a professional accounting qualification or equivalent.
  • Proven experience in Management Accounts and the month end process
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to work collaboratively across teams.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for career growth within the accounting and finance department.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Potential for further benefits, to be confirmed during the hiring process.



If you're ready to advance your career and take the next step, then get in touch. Interviews will be held next week.

Contact
Michael Linegar
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6811721
Phone number
+441727730182

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Harlow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Linegar
Consultant phone
+441727730182
Job reference
JN-082025-6811721