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Management AccountantRobert Half • Kendal, Cumbria, UK
Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Robert Half • Kendal, Cumbria, UK
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Management AccountantKendal | £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits

A well-established and growing organisation within the construction/manufacturing sector is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance, offering broad exposure across financial operations, reporting, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

The Management Accountant will play an instrumental role in ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. You'll be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, supporting decision-making through insightful reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal and external obligations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and support the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing
  • Resolve finance queries efficiently across the business
  • Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts, ensuring balances are followed up
  • Produce aged creditor reports and monitor supplier payment timelines
  • Manage fortnightly subcontractor payment cycles
  • Prepare and process supplier payment runs for approval
  • Process expenses, mileage journals, and credit card transactions with accurate job costing
  • Handle daily bank postings and monthly sales transactions
  • Maintain employee allowances, mileage logs, and tool registers
  • Manage the fixed asset register and monthly depreciation schedules
  • Prepare prepayments, accruals, and monthly stock reports
  • Deliver monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and job costing analysis
  • Investigate cost variances and provide meaningful financial insights
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Produce P11D data and support environmental reporting requirements
  • Ensure accurate filing and documentation of financial records
  • Provide support to the Head of Finance and assist with ad hoc projects
About You
  • Proven experience within a finance team, including production of management accounts
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
  • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across departments
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
  • Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting systems
  • Currently studying towards CIMA, ACA, or ACCA
  • A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work
Desirable Experience
  • Background within construction or sector-specific financial processes
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000
  • Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business
  • Exposure to a broad and varied finance role
  • Support for professional development and study
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

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