Management Accountant

Harper May, in collaboration with a leading software company, is seeking a talented and driven Management Accountant ready to take on a pivotal role in this dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare sales invoices with a clear audit trail, ensuring alignment with supporting information and calculations, allocate receipts and credit notes, and liaise with customers.
• Process purchase invoices, expenses, and payments efficiently, and accurately post bank transactions.
• Prepare regular and accurate bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Create and post standard monthly journals, including the preparation of supporting calculations and documentation.
• Produce detailed supporting analysis as part of the monthly reporting cycle, taking ownership of its maintenance and development.
• Provide the Group Financial Controller with reports and analyses to aid in the preparation of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Group Financial Controller in completing external statutory audits and ensure strict compliance with internal financial controls.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Qualified to AAT Level 4 and/or part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to manipulate and analyse data efficiently.
• An energetic team player with a proactive, hands-on approach, eager to add value to a growing business.
• Prior experience in an SME environment is preferable. The successful candidate should demonstrate success in a similar role, working with support but minimal supervision, maintaining high accuracy levels.
• Strong ability to build and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Capable of using initiative, managing workload effectively, and prioritising tasks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to the evolving needs of the business.