£55000 - £60000 Per year
Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Analyze financial information to assist business profitability and growth via the monthly management accounts
- Provide accurate and sound management reporting to assist with key decision making for each budget holder on a monthly basis
- Build strong and positive relationships with senior staff and provide them with the necessary assistance and professional advice to assist them with the financial aspects of their duties
- Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and support the statutory audit preparation
- Partner with operational colleagues to contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting and business planning
- Manage capital expenditure and maintain the fixed asset register for all asset classes
- Produce financial statements including accounts, cash flows, variance analysis and commentaries
- Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns and annual adjustment
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations
- Review accounting processes and practices and improve where necessary to ensure efficient financial operations
- Accountability for cash flow and production of forecasts
- Review monthly reconciliations for all Balance Sheet accounts
- Assessment of monthly expenses and credit card spend
- Production of relevant commercial analysis e.g., margins and pricing
- Review and assist development with investment / project appraisals
- Lead and line manage the Assistant Management Accountant, allocating work appropriately and providing guidance and support
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Fully qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
- Advanced excel skills
- Ability to collect and interpret financial and operational data to assess efficiency and effectiveness, undertaking analysis and reporting and making recommendations as appropriate
- Thorough understanding of management information systems
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and able to successfully communicate and influence with people at all levels, both financial and non-financial
Reference no: 106720