Management Accountant - Armstrong Knight : Job Details

Are you a seasoned Senior Accountant with a knack for management accounting, looking for a role closer to home or a more fulfilling and stable opportunity? Our client, a leading player in the online retail sector, is offering an exciting chance to join their team as an Accounts Manager.

In this pivotal position, you will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations. You will also manage and mentor an Accounts Assistant, ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting processes and compliance with financial regulations.

• Oversee bookkeeping and accounting functions.
• Produce detailed monthly management accounts.
• Prepare year-end files for external auditors and assist with audit requirements.
• Handle VAT returns and environmental reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll data and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Manage prepayments, accruals, ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure sales and purchase ledger processes run efficiently.
• Develop and enforce internal financial controls and procedures.

• Fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years of senior-level experience.
• Strong background in retail, stock, or similar trading environments.
• Proficient in SAGE Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
• A proactive team player who can also work independently.