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Management accountant
- Posted 07 May 2024
- Salary £45000 - £50000.00 per annum
- LocationGosport
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Accountancy and Finance
- ReferenceBBBH195937_1715090433
- Contact NameAlex Rainbird
Job description
My client, an interesting & rapidly growing business are currently recruiting for a permanent management accountant.
This is a brilliant opportunity reporting straight into the Group Financial Controller joining this rapidly growing business.
Hours - 8:00-16:00 / 9:00 - 17:00 - Monday to Friday
Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days week in the office (can be less after 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:
- Part qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA - Ideally at the mid/latter point of the qualification
- 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 priortise 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!