Management Accountant, Watford, Hertfordshire (hybrid working- 3/2)
£50- £55kpa plus benefits

Vitae are pleased to be working with our client, a well-established and growing business within Watford, in the search for a skilled finance professional to join their team on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in the office).
This role is responsible for the accurate preparation and recording of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet entries, ensuring alignment with IFRS and internal accounting policies. The successful candidate will also carry out regular analysis and reviews of revenue-related variances and overhead accounts to support effective financial decision-making.

Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing timely and accurate monthly financial reports, including profit & loss statements and associated overheads.
* Assessing the need for journal adjustments and advising on appropriate accounting treatments for non-standard transactions.
* Demonstrating a solid understanding of fixed asset management and capitalisation procedures.
* Promoting and embedding robust financial controls, policies, and governance across the business.
* Conducting regular budget variance analysis on P&L accounts to support financial performance monitoring.
* Reviewing accruals and individual site P&L statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Assisting the finance team with year-end audit processes and related documentation.
* Collaborating closely with the Business Control team to address financial queries and support pre-month-end reviews of balance sheet variances exceeding 2%, including preparation of quarterly variance analysis.
* Completing and reviewing cost and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring high-quality supporting documentation and peer review processes.
* Reviewing commercial terms across acquisitions to support consistency and best practice.
* Managing accurate accruals processes, particularly in relation to unrecorded liabilities.
* Conducting detailed variance analysis.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong technical understanding of IFRS. A solid background in managing fixed assets and capitalisation processes is essential, along with excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team within a growing organisation offering long-term career potential.

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