Job Description
Management Accountant Opportunity - SME
Location: Flexible core hours in Nottingham area
Salary: FTE £38,138 + £3,000 on promotion to managerial level
As a Management Accountant, you will work closely with the Head of Finance and a small, tight-knit team to handle month-end processes, payroll, HR support, and project-based improvements.
This is a diverse role, ideal for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys stepping outside traditional finance responsibilities.
Your Responsibilities
Month-End Duties
- Prepare accruals and prepayments.
- Manage the fixed asset register, including depreciation and annual audit preparation.
- Assist with the production of Esprit France accounts.
- Oversee machine sale invoicing, control customer deposits, and maintain the machine order book for Senior Management.
Outside of Month-End
- Update prices in the French accounting system annually.
- Handle machine sale stage invoices and payment follow-ups.
- Attend weekly production meetings.
- Support queries on the annual audit.
- Manage non-standard AP payments (e.g., HMRC, VAT, Euro suppliers).
- Create delivery paperwork/commercial invoices for machine sales.
- Provide holiday cover across the finance team.
- Reconcile service and software customer contracts monthly.
Payroll & HR Support
- Assist the Head of Finance with monthly payroll processes.
- Set up employees on Datafile and liaise with the HR Partner platform as a secondary contact.
Projects & Process Improvements
- Work on process improvement projects with the Head of Finance.
- Support accounts payable/receivable queries.
What We're Looking For
- Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ICAEW)
- Proficiency in Excel and other MS applications.
- Confident and proactive personality to thrive in a less structured SME setting.
- Willingness to get involved in tasks beyond finance, from arranging team events to supporting cross-functional projects.
Bonus Experience (Preferred but not required):
- SME experience with adaptability to small teams.
What's on Offer?
- Salary: Starting at £32,179 for 33.75 hours/week (Full-Time Equivalent £38,138).
- Additional £3,000 upon promotion to managerial level.
- Bonus: Business performance-related (April payout).
- Benefits:
- Life Insurance (2x basic salary).
- Nest Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer.
- Annual Christmas gift (~£500).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (Xmas shutdown included).
- Flexible core hours: 9-4 Monday-Thursday, 9-3 Friday.
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