Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Hitchin
£45,000 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare and process prepayments, accruals, depreciation and other month end journals
• Update and maintain the fixed asset register
• Ensure timely completion of assigned balance sheet reconciliations and other analysis.
• Updating and maintaining analysis reports on a monthly basis
• Ownership of the inter-company recharge process for the Head Office companies, including raising of invoices and reconciliation of balances
• Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
• Completion of ONS quarterly/annual returns.
• Preparation of half yearly statutory reporting packs for six head office companies
• Supporting the team through the half year and year end reporting process
• Supporting the team through the annual audit process
• Maintain up to date documentation of team processes
• Supporting the finance department with projects
• Identify and implement improvements and efficiency's in management accounting processes.
• Other ad-hoc duties

Skills & Experience:

• Management accounts /reporting experience essential
• Part qualified (ACCA/CIMA)
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Pro-active and self-motivated
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Good communication skills with the ability to develop relationships across the Group
• Flexible and adaptable attitude
• Strong IT skills (advanced functionality in Microsoft excel)