Job Description

The focus of this varied role is business analysis and financial reporting. They are looking for a fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and business analysis skills

This is very much an all-encompassing Management Accountant role where you will be expected to be technically strong, alongside being commercially astute to not just report the numbers but understand them.

• Analysis of business performance, including margin analysis of customers and products
• Preparation of management and statutory reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company policy
• Submission of management reporting data and commentaries, adhering to tight reporting deadlines
• Accurate reflection of financial information in our accounts
• Maintenance and review of monthly general ledger journals with respect to financial transactions (including instruments), prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
• Timely application of balance sheet controls, including those in foreign currencies
• Pro-actively engaging with colleagues within the Group and other subsidiaries
• Maintaining financial control over consignment stock, VAT submissions and balance sheets
• Continuously reviewing and improving the effectiveness of working practices and internal controls
• Various projects and other tasks as directed by the Head of Finance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Full Accounting qualification (ACA/ACC/CIMA) Excellent data manipulation & analysis skills Self-motivated and able to use initiative Experience within a fast-paced environment Excellent communication (both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills) Excellent attention to detail Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and deliver to deadlines Excellent time management and organisational skills - ensuring deadlines are met and to the required standard Analytical thinking / Problem solving