Management Accountant

The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant to join the finance team of a successful, growing business in Marlow. Working directly with the CFO, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, taking ownership of monthly management accounts while providing accurate financial reporting and valuable commercial insight to support business decisions. This is a varied, hands-on position that would suit someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial SME environment and wants genuine responsibility, autonomy and exposure to senior leadership.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
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• Manage month-end journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
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• Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
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• Monitor cash flow and prepare regular cash flow forecasts.
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• Oversee purchase and sales ledger activities.
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• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
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• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
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• Support year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
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• Assist the CFO with financial planning, reporting and analysis.
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• Provide financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.
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• Support project profitability reporting and cost analysis.
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• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and internal controls.
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• Assist with ad hoc finance projects as the business continues to grow.
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About YouWe’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded finance professional who enjoys being hands-on and working collaboratively within a growing business.You’ll ideally have:\n

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• ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified
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• Previous experience in a Management Accountant position.
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• Strong month-end accounting experience.
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• Excellent Excel skills and confidence using accounting software.
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
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• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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• A positive, proactive approach and excellent communication skills.
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What’s on Offer? \n

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• £45000 - £50000
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• A varied role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
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• Direct exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.
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• The opportunity to join an established and growing business.
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• A supportive, collaborative and creative working environment.
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• Excellent opportunity for professional development and career progression.
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• A beautiful working location.
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If you’re an experienced, qualified finance professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, work closely with senior leadership and make a genuine commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.