Job Description

JSS Finance are excited to be partnering with an SME manufacturing business business in Hertfordshire who are seeking a Management Accountant to join their growing finance team.

As the Management Accountant you will play a pivotal role in integrating finance processes within the Group and ensuring the smooth running of operational finance activities while acting as number 2 to the Head of Finance.

This is a dynamic role offering exposure to all areas of the finance function including financial analysis and business partnering along side the opportunity to add value and contribute to the success of a growing business by driving efficiencies and supporting key business initiatives.

You will be offered an annual salary of up to £65,000 with the opportunity to progress and build a team as the Group continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review management accounts for multiple entities across various regions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and provide insightful analyses.
• Conduct profitability analyses at the product level and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and cost accounting procedures.
• Deliver timely and insightful reporting with variance and KPI analyses.
• Oversee insurance renewals and ensure compliance with group reporting deadlines and standards.
• Support with the system migration and assist in implementing an ERP System for improved process automation and control.
• Oversee payroll processing, VAT submissions, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide support and guidance to two team members.
• Collaborate in the preparation, monitoring, and updating of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Develop and implement systems to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness across finance operations.
• Partner with leadership to define and execute strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with Group standards.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in management accounting, ideally in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and operational finance processes.
• Experience with systems migrations
• Exceptional organizational skills, with a hands-on approach to operational finance tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of mentoring and guiding junior team members.

Please apply below or reach out to me at Dannielle.flynn@jss-finance.com