Management Accountant

SRM Recruitment are currently partnering exclusively with a high-growth SME based on the outskirts of Guildford, Surrey, to recruit a Management Accountant on a permanent basis.Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a key hire for the business as the Finance function acts as a true business partner to stakeholders.In this broad and varied role, the Management Accountant will support the Financial Controller in the day-to-day accounting and month-end processes, ensuring the financial records are accurate, complete and delivered on time.Key responsibilities include:Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.Day-to-day accounting and month-end processes, ensuring the financial records are accurate, complete and delivered on time.Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and year-end audit.Partnering closely with stakeholders across the business to understand key drivers and support commercial decision-making.Balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.Banking and VAT.We would be keen to speak with candidates who possess the following skills and experience:Part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience Accountants (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with relevant experience.Strong management accounting and financial analysis experience.Commercially minded, with excellent problem-solving skills.Ability to work using own initiative and build and maintain relationships with non finance colleagues.#Advanced level Excel.Experience of using SAP B1.Excellent communicator who can work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.Stock and WIP – strong understanding of stock control, inventory management, work in progress and related reconciliations.VAT reconciliation and submission – experience preparing, reconciling and submitting VAT returns.Good working knowledge of import VAT.Ideally, experience working in a manufacturing environment and an understanding of the related financial processes.Key information:Our client is offering a salary of £45,000-£60,000.Fully office based but there is the possibility of some flexible/hybrid working.25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.Private medical insurance, and a range of other benefits including study support.Free on-site parking.You must be a driver as this client is not accessible using public transport.Sponsorship is NOT available so only candidates fully eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered.