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Management Accountant

  • Location

    Bury St Edmunds

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £45000 - £50000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Thomas Palmer

  • Contact email:

    thomas@compasspoint.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01284765700

  • Job ref:

    J36468

  • Published:

    4 months ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-01-18

  • Start date:

    2024-08-23

  • Consultant:

    Thomas Palmer

Are you a detail-oriented Management Accountant with a knack for translating financial data into actionable insights? Do you thrive on the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a company's financial success?

This is an exciting time to join this evolving business and become an influential voice in their financial strategy. Offering an attractive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement, ongoing development and training opportunities, company-sponsored events, and a competitive salary.

A well-established company based in Bury St Edmunds, looking for a dedicated Management Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and lead the transactional team, taking on a variety of key responsibilities, including:
• Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts.
• Handling quarterly VAT returns with precision.
• Overseeing the sales ledger function, from managing sales orders to credit control.
• Collaborating with external auditors on statutory accounts preparation.
• Monitoring income and expenditure, ensuring alignment with budgets.
• Supporting the finance team with a range of accountancy tasks.
• Managing the budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Providing strategic financial reports to senior management.
• Offering expert financial advice to improve business performance.
• Assisting in key decision-making and formulating business strategies.
• Communicating financial information to non-financial colleagues in a clear and concise manner.
• Working closely with function managers to contextualise financial data.
• Continuously evaluating and improving financial information systems.

The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA) and will have experience in a similar role as well as having previously managed a team.

To apply, please apply below or send an updated copy of your CV directly to thomas@compasspoint.co.uk.