Job Title: Management Accountant

Location: Swindon, SN5 (Hybrid working: 2 days onsite, 3 days from home)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

About Us: My Client is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the water industry. Specialising in water treatment, environmental monitoring, and research, we deliver cutting-edge technology and expertise to improve water quality, sustainability, and efficiency. We focus on both commercial and industrial sectors, playing a vital role in addressing global water challenges and advancing sustainable water management practices.

The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our friendly and hardworking Finance team. This role is crucial in managing the financial health of our company and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the month-end close process.
• Produce monthly management accounts for group companies, reviewed by the Financial Controller.
• Conduct monthly P&L/Balance sheet reviews with the Financial Controller.
• Perform monthly foreign bank/supplier/customer revaluations.
• Oversee daily bank reconciliations.
• Maintain the General Ledger and Fixed Asset Register, including monthly depreciation.
• Handle monthly accruals and review prepayments.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for two companies.
• Support the annual financial audit with necessary information.
• Provide daily hands-on support for accounts payable & accounts receivable.
• Produce and maintain weekly overdue debt reports.
• Account for inter-company transactions and raise recharge invoices.
• Educate and support on foreign currency transactions.
• Complete ONS surveys.
• Support and develop other finance team members.
• Contribute to the development and application of finance processes, ensuring a strong financial control environment.
• Perform other finance ad hoc duties as required.
• Deputise for the Financial Controller when necessary.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Ideally Part Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA (QBE considered with 10+ years of experience).
• Demonstrable experience in preparing management accounts and month-end close processes.
• Experience working with multiple foreign currencies.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot tables and LookUps.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company that is making a significant impact on global water sustainability.
• Enjoy a hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.