Talentedge
Management Accountant
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Management Accountant
Location: Lewisham, South London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £50,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Company
We are a well-established and growing hardware business based in the London Borough of Lewisham, supplying high-quality products to customers across the UK. With a strong reputation within our sector and ambitious growth plans, we are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting business performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has experience managing inventory accounting within a product-based business.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Management Accountant will be responsible for producing accurate and timely management accounts, delivering insightful financial analysis, and supporting operational decision-making. The successful candidate will have previous experience within a stock-holding business and a strong understanding of inventory accounting.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
- Complete month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
- Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful commentary to senior management
- Manage and report on inventory movements, valuations, stock provisions and gross margins
- Monitor stock controls and work closely with operational teams to improve inventory accuracy
- Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
- Assist with cash flow management and working capital reporting
- Produce KPIs and business performance reports
- Support year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting
- Identify and implement process improvements across finance and reporting functions
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
About You
Essential
- Previous experience in a Management Accountant role
- Qualified, Part-Qualified or Qualified by Experience (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong inventory accounting and stock management experience
- Experience working within a product-based, manufacturing, wholesale, distribution or hardware environment
- Excellent Excel skills and strong analytical ability
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders
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Desirable
- Experience using ERP systems
- Exposure to NetSuite would be highly advantageous, though not essential
- Experience improving financial processes and controls
- Background within wholesale, hardware, retail or distribution businesses
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £50,000
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working model
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for progression within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
How to Apply
If you have strong management accounting experience combined with a solid understanding of inventory accounting and are looking to join a growing South London business, we'd love to hear from you.
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