Job Description

The Job

The Management Accountant will report to the Head of Finance and will be responsible for 2 separate entities

Manage the production of the consolidated monthly management accounts, journals, forecasts and departmental contribution statements according to the company timetables;

Discuss the financial accounts, monthly, with budget holders, to identify the key variances, to identify trends and report on variances to forecast/budget and deal with queries;

Production of monthly payroll C 70 staff and Journals

Prepare VAT & Statistical Returns

Prepare in conjunction with the Finance Manager the statutory accounts including working papers and supporting documentation

Assisting with Statutory Accounts and Liaison with external auditors

Production of the month end pack for the review of budgets holders and hold monthly budget holder meeting, prepare variance analysis commentary

Maintain internal financial controls and policies

Develop process improvement and drive effectiveness and efficiency;

Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and manage balance sheet processes;

Cashflow management and forecasting

Maintain the Fixed Assets Register;

Produce relevant KPIs for regular review

Assist with the annual budget process working closing with budget managers

The Person

Qualified or qualified by experience Accountant with strong management accounting skills. You must be able to meet tight deadlines and be used to a fast paced environment

The Benefits

25 days holiday, competitive pension scheme and close to M1

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities