Management Accountant - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

The Management Accountant will take full ownership of financial operations for both UK & Australia entities. This is a hands-on and varied role, working closely with sales, project, and operations teams, the successful candidate will support end-to-end financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and commercial decision-making.

Client Details

Our exclusive North Kent based client, a large manufacturing company, has a significant presence in the UK and beyond, and due to significant growth and are now seeking a Management Accountant on a permanent basis.

This role requires a site presence Monday to Friday, with a view to go hybrid (3:2 split) after the first two months.

Description

Management Accountant duties include:

• Complete all aspects of month-end close for the UK & Australia entities, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis and commentary.
• Maintain and manage the UK & Australia finance systems (currently Sage 50 for UK and Xero for Australia; moving to Epicor as part of an ERP implementation project).
• Coordinate the submission of UK and Australia payroll and tax filings in partnership with external advisors.
• Support UK & Australia statutory audit processes and liaise with auditors as required.
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and provide insight to support working capital management.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to understand workload and revenue recognition.
• Oversee the customer invoicing and revenue recognition process, ensuring invoices are raised in a timely manner, resolve queries, and recommend appropriate credit limits.
• Oversee accounts payable processing and approvals.
• Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurate and up to date.

Profile

A successful Management Accountant should have/ be:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and financial regulations.
• Proven track record of working in a multi-entity or international environment.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Ideally a driver to get to location.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Standard working hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working arrangement after an initial 2-month in-person period (4-5 days in the office).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to make a significant impact in the manufacturing industry. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we encourage you to apply today.