Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Permanent, Hybrid
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

About Us:
Our client are a professional services and consultancy firm based in Watford, established in over 40 years ago, they have grown consistently with a great client portfolio and an ever present focus on their company culture and employee well-being. Base din the Watford area they are in search of a Management Accountant to join their Accounts and Audit team producing the management accounts for a portfolio of clients.

Role Overview:
This is a busy and varied role that would suit an individual with at least two years of experience in preparing management accounts. In this role, you will prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients based on their core records. You will also support, train, and assist junior team members to help them maximise their performance.

Key Management Accountant Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts, providing analysis and designated reports
• Bookkeeping and VAT reporting to a high standard
• Cashflow reporting and forecasts
• Month/Quarter end adjustments and reconciliations
• Providing support to junior members of staff, including training where required
• Preparing ad hoc reports for clients
• Performing payment runs

About You:
Ideally, you will already be working as a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant. You'll have intermediate to advanced experience within a professional accountancy practice, combined with excellent organisational and time management skills, a problem-solving approach, and outstanding attention to detail. You will also have/be:

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified (or equivalent ACCA, CIMA, ACA) preferred but not essential
• Previous experience of working in a Professional Services Accounting firm
• Intermediate experience of bookkeeping, producing monthly management accounts, specifically including preparing prepayments, accruals, depreciation, accrued income, and deferred income
• Knowledge of cash flow reports and forecasts (desirable)
• Experience of dealing with a varied and demanding client base including telephone, email, and face-to-face communication
• Strong knowledge of Xero, Sage Line 50, and Microsoft Excel
• Based locally to the Watford area
• Up-to-date knowledge of accounting and taxation practices and current developments
• Ability to work autonomously

In Return:
Our Watford area client offers a competitive package, including extensive benefits for you and your family, a comfortable, warm, and friendly environment with great people, and the chance to work with some of the most prestigious clients that no other family-based firm can offer. They strongly believe in staff development and continuously encourage internal progression.