Management Accountant

Your new companyHays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Taunton with the recruitment of a Management Accountant.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful SME operating within a specialist sector.

The business has a strong reputation in its market and continues to invest in both its people and processes. Working within a close-knit finance team, you will gain broad exposure across the finance function and play a key role in supporting operational and commercial decision-making.

Your new role

This is a hands-on Management Accountant position that will initially commence on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
• Producing sales, margin and cost analysis reports
• Preparing financial reports and supporting management decision-making
• Supplier payment runs
• Customer rebate reconciliations and commission calculations
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting year-end audit requirements
• Assisting with process improvements and financial controls
• Providing ad hoc reporting and analysis as required

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role
• Experience producing monthly management accounts
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge
• Experience with journals, accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliation experience
• VAT return preparation experience
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience using Sage, ideally Sage 200
• CIMA or ACCA part-qualified, or relevant proven experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and hands-on approach within an SME environment

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
• Initial temp-to-perm opportunity
• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to influence reporting and financial processes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Free parking and additional company benefits

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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