Management Accountant

As a Management Accountant in the property sector, you'll play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Your work will help the organisation maintain financial health and support its long‑term goals.

This organisation operates within a successful and busy industry sector and is based in West Kent

Description

• Own and manage the monthly finance timetable and month-end close.
• Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
• Make sure key balance sheet accounts are reconciled and differences are investigated.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Analyse actual results against budget and forecast.
• Explain significant variances and identify any issues that need action.
• Maintain clear working papers and supporting information.
• Meet regularly with budget holders to review their financial position.
• Help budget holders understand their income, expenditure, budgets and forecasts.
• Investigate and explain significant variances.
• Challenge assumptions where appropriate and agree any actions needed.
• Help improve financial understanding across the organisation
• Lead the detailed preparation of the annual budget, working closely with the management team and budget holders.
• Lead the regular forecasting process.
• Make sure assumptions, changes and decisions are properly documented.
• Update financial forecasts and explain significant changes on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Support the CFO with financial modelling and longer-term planning.
• Provide day-to-day technical support and guidance to other Finance Team members.
• Review finance work where appropriate and help colleagues develop their skills.
• Ensure financial controls and procedures are followed.
• Support improvements to finance systems and processes.
• Support cross-training and documented procedures so that key finance tasks can be covered during absence.
• Cash flow, audit and year-end
• Maintain the short- and medium-term cash-flow forecast.
• Prepare year-end schedules and information for the external audit.
• Support preparation of the statutory accounts.
• Help resolve audit queries and implement agreed actions.
• Provide financial analysis and information for reports to the CEO and Board.
• Take on more responsibility as experience and professional skills develop.

Profile

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and budgeting processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.

Job Offer

• Salary between £45,000 and £52,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Management Accounting
• Team leadership
• Collaborate with Senior Management

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