Management Accountant

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 #