Job Description

The role reports in to the Group Finance Director and you'll be getting involved with the following duties:

• Preparation of month end management accounts including analysis of variances to budget and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of reports for Board members
• Preparation of annual budgets and development of robust forecasts for profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow
• Assistance in the preparation of financial statements, year end process and liaison with auditors
• Tight management of working capital and processing of payments (GBP/Euro)
• Ensuring Group policies and procedures are adhered to
• Suggesting and implementing improvements to systems, processes and reporting
• Calculation and management of supplier and customer rebate schemes
• Preparation of returns for HMRC including VAT and Intrastat
• Ad hoc financial analysis and projects

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience as a Management Accountant (preferably within a large distribution or wholesale sector although this is not essential) A strong stock background working with high numbers of SKU's Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel The ability to work to tight deadlines Commercial awareness and be used to working in a fast-paced environment Strong/confident communication skills