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Management Accountant

Sittingbourne Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
The role of Management Accountant involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis within the industrial sector. This is a challenging role working closely with group, overseeing monthly management accounts, the full P+L and balance sheet reconciliations. You will also be partnering with commercial teams around the business.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 from home
  • Opportunity to work closely with operational stakeholders

About Our Client

Well-established organisation with a strong presence in the UK.

Job Description

Management Accountant responsibilities include:

  • Ownership of the month‑end close process, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
  • Production of monthly management accounts with variance analysis and commentary
  • Preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with operational stakeholders
  • Business partnering with site and operational management to provide financial support and insight
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
  • Supporting external audit processes and liaising with Group finance
  • Ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

The Successful Applicant

Management Accountant requirements include:

  • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)
  • Proven experience in management accounting, ideally within an SME environment
  • The ability to work proactively and on your own initiative, identifying opportunities to add value
  • The resilience and organisation skills to thrive in a busy role with tight deadlines
  • This role is based 3 days per week in the office near Sittingbourne in Kent and 2 days from home, so please ensure this location is viable for you for 3 days per week before applying.
  • Must drive to get to location.

What's on Offer

  • A salary level of up to £65,000 dependent on experience
  • Bonus potential of up to 12.5%
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office near Sittingbourne and 2 days from home
  • Bonus related salary sacrifice pension scheme



If you are a motivated Management Accountant eager to make an impact in Sittingbourne, we encourage you to apply today.

Contact
Nicole Hill
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007525
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Management Accountant
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Sittingbourne
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicole Hill
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-042026-7007525