Management Accountant - Contract Personnel Limited : Job Details

Management Accountant, Norwich

Contract Personnel are looking for a Management Accountant to join our prestigious client, who are one of the fastest growing Digital Media companies in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in accounting practices and a keen eye for detail, ensuring that financial operations run seamlessly and accurately reflect the company’s performance

This role involves a blend of transactional, operational, and strategic finance duties, contributing to informed decision-making at all levels of the business.

How does the day-to-day look?

• Day-to-day bookkeeping: Manage general ledger activities and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Banking: Oversee daily banking operations, including reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
• Purchase Ledger (PL) control: Maintain supplier accounts and ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
• Monthly reconciliations and reporting: Prepare and review reconciliations for key accounts and assist with monthly financial reports.
• VAT returns: Prepare and submit VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Payroll administration: Support the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Expense processing: Oversee employee expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Budget tracking: Monitor and report on budget variances to support financial planning.
• Management Accounts: Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, offering insights to aid strategic decisions.
• KPI monitoring: Track and report key performance indicators relevant to financial performance.
• Record-keeping: Maintain a well-organized set of financial records that accurately reflect the company’s performance and financial position.

You will have:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in an accounting or finance role, with experience in management accounting preferred.
• Education: Relevant accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or studying towards one.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills with a meticulous approach to financial data.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Communication: Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset, ready to support the finance team and wider business

Schedule:

39 hours per week

Monday - Thursday 8.30-5.30, Fridays 8:30-4:30

Salary: £40,000k - £50,000k DOE

What’s on offer?

• 20 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a Christmas break of 5-7 days.
• Regular staff social events.
• Free refreshments at our offices and Friday breakfasts.
• Lovely open offices in Central Norwich
• Free on-site parking

About Contract Personnel:

Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest standing, leading, independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, they will always keep you updated about all of the current trends and key pieces of advice from the world of recruitment.