Management Accountant – Colchester
Hays are excited to be working on behalf of a reputable organisation who are recruiting an experienced Management Accountant to join their expanding team. You will be joining an award-winning, warm and inspiring community that strives to make a difference. If these qualities resonate with you, this could be your next role!
The ideal candidate would be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with enthusiastic ambitions.
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller (GFC), you will be responsible for ensuring timely completion of month-end financial reporting processes. Your analysis and insights will play a crucial part in supporting operational teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded (within four days of month-end)
- Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, promptly addressing discrepancies and highlighting issues to the GFC
- Support the Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Assist with the annual financial audit, preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation as required.
- Oversee the preparation of accruals and prepayments, ensuring accurate and timely expense recognition.
- Conduct weekly reporting for the wider business, reviewed by the GFC
Qualifications and Skills:
- Strong reporting and Excel skills
- Professional Qualification, part qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) ideal but QBE will be considered
- Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, tailoring your approach to various stakeholders.
- Proven experience in Management Accounts or similar
- Display a strong sense of integrity and maintain confidentiality
- Advantageous- experience new system implementation
Why consider this role?
- You will be joining an inquisitive and inclusive team that offer support to local communities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 total)
- Award-winning best workplace for wellbeing, development and women
- High street discount incentives, pension, health and wellbeing tools, virtual GP
- Your development will be supported with career plan maps
If you are a proactive and experienced Accounting professional looking for an exciting opportunity, please contact Jessica Mubokie on or email #
