Accountant

We re recruiting on behalf of a well-established business for an experienced Management Accountant to take ownership of day-to-day finance operations and monthly reporting across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident managing cashflow, producing management accounts, and working closely with Directors to support commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing group cashflow, bank accounts and supplier payments, advising Directors on financial position and strategy

• Overseeing daily ledger activity, including sales, purchase and cash postings

• Maintaining accurate profit & loss accounts and balance sheets, investigating and correcting mispostings

• Reviewing expense invoices, accruals and prepayments, and ensuring contract costs are correctly applied

• Producing weekly sales analysis by division, including comparisons to budget and prior year

• Preparing monthly management accounts, gross profit reporting and stock/work-in-progress valuations

• Completing bank reconciliations and senior payroll

• Managing utilities, tenant charges, health scheme memberships and self-billing arrangements

• Handling VAT calculations, intercompany reconciliations and loan balances

• Supporting year-end processes, audit packs and budget preparation

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in management accounts and financial reporting

• Excellent Excel skills, including data queries and reporting tools

• Experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting software)

• A proactive, detail-focused approach with the confidence to liaise directly with senior stakeholders

This role offers a broad remit, autonomy, and the opportunity to play a key part in the financial management of a growing business.