Salary: Up to £45,000
Location: Belper
Type: Permanent, Full-time (5 or 4 days a week), 3 days in office.

2fawcett are recruiting for a management accountant, to join a company located in Belper on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role for the business and they’re looking for an enthusiastic candidate to really make the role their own!
Reporting directly into the highly experienced and hands-on Finance Director you will be supporting in a decision-making and contribute to the sound financial management of the Company. If you’re looking for a down to earth employer where you’re more than just a number.

The Role & Responsibilities of the Management Accountant

• Monthly Management Accounts: Manage the month-end process to ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and robust balance sheet reconciliations.
• Weekly P&Ls: Prepare and analyse weekly P&Ls for all sites, investigating and communicating variances and trends to the operations team.
• Financial Insights: Offer key financial and commercial insights to support business decisions.
• Balance Sheet & Bank Reconciliation: Prepare and review balance sheet account & bank reconciliations, addressing reconciling items promptly.
• Budgeting and Planning: Support the budgeting and planning cycles, providing critical financial data and analysis.
• Risk Management: Regularly discuss risks and opportunities with the Finance Director, taking a proactive approach to resolve any issues.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial stability.
• Invoice Finance Management: Oversee invoice finance processes, ensuring accurate reconciliations and effective management.
• VAT Compliance: Assist in preparing and submitting VAT returns, maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Month-End Support: Play a key role in month-end processes, ensuring accurate reporting and smooth operations.

Requirements of the Management Accountant

• High level of numeracy and IT literate
• Confident user of MS Excel.
• Formal qualifications preferred but qualified by experience will be considered

Hours of work: Monday – Friday or Tuesday – Friday 8am – 6pm (Min 36 hr p/wk)