£ 31931 Per year
Management Accountant
Full Time
Job Description
- Build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and partners and provide input and advice where needed to assist in the resolution of queries, and to share new ways of working
- Act as the day-to-day lead for all finance issues on ISIS department budget management working closely with departmental and project managers to ensure that expenditure is in line with the forecast position and major financial risks are effectively managed
- Support the Finance Business Partners and deputies for them as and when required
- Provide constructive ideas for improvement in processes and procedures that would deliver further efficiencies and service enhancement
- Be the specialist/owner for specific finance tasks
- Act as a role model by promoting a team-based culture, motivating colleagues to deliver consistently high levels of performance and continuous improvement
- Responsible for completing the month end process in-line with agreed reporting procedures including accruals and prepayments, recharges and counter-party transactions, and any other applicable accounting adjustments; communicating any key timelines as necessary
- Prepare month-end reports and analysis to support department managers and FBP’s in their day to day decision making, highlighting any issues or concerns as appropriate
- Provide other periodic and ad hoc reports, financial information and commentary as required
- Collaborate closely with Financial Accounting team on cash flow
- Model future commitments and produce management information on these for budgeting and forecasting, planning and departmental management
- Manage cost Centre and project structures, ensuring that these are effective in managing and reporting on department expenditure
- Keep up to date with all relevant accounting developments that have a potential impact on your role and finance and accounting in general
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- AAT Qualified and/or Part Qualified Accountant (CCAB, CIMA), actively studying towards qualification, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in similar management accounting, budgeting and forecasting role(s)
- Previous experience of working in a Finance environment
- Experience of financial modelling and controls
- Good IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel
- Previous experience of Oracle, or of similar ERP accounting systems (desirable)
- Good organizational skills, able to manage and priorities own workload and meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Good written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Good team player able to work across different areas
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues
- Able to establish effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Good problem solving skills – able to resolve issues independently whilst knowing when to consult or take advice.
Reference no: 102909