Management Accountant

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: London
• Salary: £55,000
• Location: South London

We are seeking a Management Accountant to join our client in the gold, manufacturing sector. This role involves producing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and board packs with variance analysis. The ideal candidate will provide accurate financial information to budget holders and senior managers, ensuring the integrity of financial records and compliance with statutory requirements.

• Produce monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheets, and board packs with detailed variance analysis, trends, and concerns.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to budget holders and senior managers.
• Produce monthly balance sheet reconciliations and proactively investigate reconciling items for review with the Finance Director.
• Manage and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Control and maintain an accurate fixed asset register.
• Reconcile monthly payroll journals and prepare currency bank reconciliations.
• Prepare audit files, act as the key contact for auditors, and assist in the Year End audit.
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (VAT, ONS).
• Review bank statements daily and ensure all transactions are correctly booked in the accounting system.
• Liaise with the Stock Controller to accurately reflect stock valuation on the balance sheet.
• Maintain and improve system setups, including general ledger codes.
• Conduct FX reviews and revaluations of balance sheets.
• Undertake ad hoc reports and tasks as requested by management.

• Proven experience in management accounting and a known qualification (ACCA, ACA , CIMA, CA etc.)
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and statutory returns.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and month-end schedules.
• Experience with fixed asset registers and payroll journal reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and maintaining general ledger codes.
• Ability to produce audit files and liaise with auditors.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with various stakeholders.

To apply for the Management Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.