Management Accountant – 12 month FTC Mat Cover Job at Horley, Surrey Full Time NEW

Management Accountant – High Growth Global Online Services Company

Hybrid role / Salary: Up to £48,000 + Excellent Benefits

Maternity Cover – 12 month FTC

An innovative and fast-growing e-commerce business is seeking a motivated Management Accountant to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. With a strong global presence and consistent year-on-year growth, this company continues to invest in its finance function and commercial capabilities to support its ambitious expansion plans.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and evolving business. The role will play a key part in producing accurate and timely management information, supporting strategic decision-making, driving financial performance, and providing guidance and support to junior members of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Take ownership of overhead reporting and control across the business.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding balances.
• Partner with operational teams to analyse performance and identify efficiencies.
• Provide financial insights and support to budget holders and senior management.
• Assist with audits, statutory accounts, VAT and Corporation Tax returns.
• Support cash flow management, forecasting and treasury activities.
• Mentor and support the Finance Apprentice when required.
• Drive continuous improvements to processes, systems and reporting.
• Provide wider support across the finance team as needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Management Accounting, Commercial Finance or Financial Analysis role.
• Qualified, part-qualified or finalist (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with a strong understanding of management accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the use of Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and other data analysis tools, alongside experience of ERP and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities, with experience handling and interpreting large volumes of financial data.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented, with a commitment to producing reliable and insightful financial information.
• Well organised and capable of managing multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for driving efficiencies and enhancing processes.

What is on Offer:

• Hybrid working flexibility
• Competitive salary up to £48,000
• Generous holiday allowance
• Additional wellness and life event leave
• Opportunities for social engagement
• Rewards linked to length of service including travel credits and sabbaticals

What’s next?

If you’re ready to help us support this exciting, high growth business, then click apply.

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