Management accountant

My client, a market leader in their industry are currently recruiting for a permanent management accountant.

This is a brilliant opportunity reporting straight into the Financial Controller joining this growing business.

Hours - 8:30-17:30 - Monday to Friday

Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days week in the office (3 to 4 for first few weeks for training)

Car park on site!

The role will be responsible for the following:

• Overall Financial Management: Collaborating with fellow finance team members and various departments across the organisation to manage the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss (P&L) accounting.
• GL Reconciliations: Ensuring accurate and up-to-date reconciliations of General Ledger accounts.
• Fixed Asset Oversight: Taking charge of the Fixed Asset register and ensuring proper management.
• AR and AP Coordination: Serving as the central point of contact for Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, resolving any issues that arise.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: Preparing cash flow forecasts by estimating cash flows in collaboration with AR and AP, and communicating with other business units.
• Reporting and Period End Accounting: Regularly producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, with a strong focus on period end accounting and management accounts preparation.
• HMRC Compliance: Assisting in the preparation and submission of necessary documents and returns required by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
• External Audit Support: Facilitating the external audit process by addressing auditor queries and providing necessary information.
• Margin Reporting Optimisation: Analysing and influencing areas related to margin reporting for continuous improvement.
• Control and Compliance Enhancements: Identifying opportunities to enhance control and compliance processes and implementing necessary improvements.
• Procedure Documentation: Creating and maintaining procedure documentation in collaboration with the finance team and other business units.
• Business Information Support: Providing accurate, timely, and relevant information to meet the business's information needs.
• Budget and Forecast Collaboration: Working closely with other finance team members and broader business teams to support the completion of Budget, Forecast, and 3-Year Plans.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Certified Accountant: Qualified with a minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Organisational Experience: Proficient in working within a large-scale, fast-paced organisation, ideally as part of a controls-focused finance team, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
• Stakeholder Management: Skilled in building relationships both internally and externally.
• Self-Motivation: Demonstrates a proactive and can-do attitude, well-organised to effectively prioritise and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Independence and Initiative: Capable of working independently, taking initiative, learning quickly, and anticipating the needs of the finance and management team.
• Analytical Proficiency: Excellent analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel.
• Effective Communication: Strong communication skills.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.
• Governance and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with corporate governance and regulatory compliance requirements is advantageous.

If you're interested & suitable please apply below!