Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Finance the Management Accountant supports the monthly closing process and general compliance of the financial statements in line with the UK GAAP accounting rules. 

• Supports the accurate, complete and timely closing of the accounts.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Monthly and ad-hoc reconciliation (inter-company balances, bank statements)
• Processes daily accounting transactions (e.g. invoicing, expenses) and identifies opportunities to optimize re-occurring transactions.
• Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize financial position for other managers.
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports.
• Investigates inventory variances and prepares ad-hoc inventory reports.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Part qualified or qualified accountant Strong Microsoft office skills (very strong in Excel). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledgeable of accounting concepts and principles. Strong analytical skills, detail oriented with a passion for self-motivated problem solving.