Management Accountant

We're recruiting for a Management Accountant position on behalf of a FMCG business based in Uxbridge (Hybrid - 2-3 days in, 2-3 days WFH) Reporting directly to the Finance Director, with a dotted line into the Finance Manager, this role is pivotal in delivering timely and accurate management accounts to support decision-making across the business. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of the monthly management accounts pack within timely deadlines;
• Support delivery of annual and quarterly budgets build up and reviews;
• Identify and analyse monthly variances between actuals and budget, providing clear narrative commentary to the findings;
• Take ownership of balance sheet accounts reconciliations, for accurate reporting;
• Support the year end procedure including assisting with auditors' requests;
• Assist the preparation of monthly EU VAT returns as well as quarterly submissions for UK VAT return;
• Assist in the review of the sales and purchase ledgers;
• Cross company communications with budget holders and other members of the wider business;
• Promote a continuous improvement approach to business policy & processes;
• Assisting the Finance Manager and Finance Director with other ad hoc duties. Required skills and qualifications:
• Experience in a similar level management accounting position, with experience of managing a full, end-to-end month-end process
• Part-qualified or finalist (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• FMCG or Retail experience is desirable, but not essential.