To own and control all aspects of the monthly and annual management accounts preparation and completion.
Including variance analysis.
Weekly and monthly reporting as required.
Cash management and forecasting including assistance with debt collection.
Preparation of the annual operating budgets and forecasts.
Dealing with multi-currency accounts.
Reconciliation of Operating and Financial Systems.
Evaluate accounting policies and procedural control systems and work to improve effectiveness and compliance.
Post accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation.
Intercompany cross charge invoicing and reconciliation.
Ensure monthly cut off for sales, purchasing and stock are accurate. Checking and correcting transactional postings.
Prepare VAT Returns and associated reconciliations ensuring all VAT transactions are recorded accurately and support documentation is easily accessible.
Revaluation of foreign currency bank accounts, including trade debtors and creditors where applicable.
Payroll management
Ownership of audit preparation process.
Year-end stock takes.
Work with various stakeholders to support the development and understanding of key financial performance indicators.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment
Excellent analytical and financial skills
A systematic and methodical approach with attention to detail
Qualified or training accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Relevant Sage experience (or comparative)
Excellent excel skills
Ability to work within a team to meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal