Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of regular management reports and business KPIs to strict deadlines
• Maintenance of the company’s Fixed Asset Register
• Preparation and reconciliation of quarterly VAT Returns
• Preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances as required
• Analysis of financial month end variances
• Calculation and scheduling of accruals and prepayments
• Preparation and posting of accounting journals
• Credit control, liaising directly with customers to progress payments and resolve disputes and queries
• Maintenance and reconciliation of Invoice Discounting (ID) account and liaising with the ID bank to ensure appropriate levels of debt recognition and management
• Assist the Finance Manager with management/financial reporting and analysis, inventory management, cash/receipts forecasting, and ad hoc reporting and analysis as required from time to time
• Assist the Finance Manager in leading the company’s auditors through financial records and supporting documents as part of their audit of the statutory accounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

AAT and/or studying for CIMA qualification or equivalent accounting institute Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel - VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sumif etc. The ideal Candidate must have an aptitude for Management Accounts, a can-do /pro-active approach, possess a positive attitude and display the ability to identify solutions to problems. It is key that you are committed to qualifying and developing as a management accountant, ideally within a manufacturing environment. Previous experience in manufacturing would be highly beneficial especially if you have used ERP/MRP systems. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills and work on a variety of exciting projects and so the successful applicant will have an enquiring attitude, and constantly be looking for opportunities to improve processes, controls and financial/management information. The ability to manage your time well and meet strict accounting deadlines is important and we are looking for someone who can independently complete tasks but know when to ask questions in order to expand their knowledge and understanding.