management accountant
19 the last 360 days, recently 2023-08-02
Responsibility
- enter month end journals
- partner with the local and European Operations leadership teams
- preparing accurate and insightful management accounts with appropriate KPIs; including revenue and margin analysis
Show more +55 - produce timely and accurate monthly Management Accounts
- calculate prepayments and accruals
- produce monthly analysis of costs, working closely with senior management accountants
- assisting with management of stock and provisioning analysis
- preparation of the Finance Board Report
- maintain balance sheet control for all areas of responsibility through up-to-date balance sheet reconciliations
- produce accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts
- maintain schedules to reconcile Balance Sheet accounts
- produce regular forecasts of operating expense spend for the Full Service business marketing spend
- work with purchasing teams to manage rebate agreements
- preparing Accruals / Prepayments / Payroll journals
- lead the production, review and analysis of annual budgets and monthly forecasts with all relevant managers
- monthly closure of the GL to facilitate timely and accurate reporting
- calculate commissions/management charges payable to each of the groups companies in the UK & Europe
- production of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations
- monthly Bank Reconciliations
- provide support to budget holders with variance analysis and improvement ideas
- prepare monthly schedules showing detailed analysis of all Profit and Loss accounts for cost centre managers, tax computations and budget preparation
- assist in maintaining integrity of the balance sheet by producing regular, complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
- operate in line with company standards for financial control to safeguard company assets and report any non-compliance
- assist in completing the annual budget and monthly forecasting cycles
- maintain the Fixed Asset Register, dealing with depreciation, additions, and disposals
- completion of Balance Sheet reconciliations
- prepare monthly expense reports for cost centre managers
- support senior management accountants when preparing business review slides for Business Leaders
- produce written variance commentary
- statutory Reporting
- to maintain an up-to-date awareness and understanding of applicable UK accounting standards, applying them as required
- control of Intrastat, quarterly VAT returns, Duty payments and liaising with HMRC
- carry out Internal Audits
- responsible for marketing operating expense budgeting in the Full Service business
- oversee and support Credit Control and Accounts Receivable
- to proactively identify and initiate continual improvements in team’s methods of working to minimise cost and improve service
- complete weekly, monthly reporting for the business and ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required
- post month end journals for the operating expenses in the Full Service business marketing business unit, including allocations to other areas of the Group
- assist with the preparation of schedules for year-end tax requirements
- assessment of debt position - weekly reporting of billing, cash collection and aged debtors to Senior Management
- to act in accordance with Company Accounting Policies, to maintain ledgers and ensure accuracy of all information
- support the Financial Controller and Finance Director with budget and forecasting process
- assist with the preparation of the Multi-Country VAT returns and Intrastat reporting
- partner with the treasury department offering financial operations support where required, including reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
- reconciling balance sheet accounts
- any other ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller
- support the preparation of the Annual Statutory Accounts and year end Audit, as required
- partner with Business Leaders & senior management accountants to highlight any areas of concern or opportunity within the Full Service marketing operating expenses
- support the Controls and Compliance Manager with project work and other month end tasks as required
- providing ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested
- analyse business performance against Budget, Forecast and Prior Year on a timely basis, providing insight and challenge to managers to drive improved business results
- assist with the preparation of forecast and annual budgeting process
- provide cover for other accounting functions as requested
- support the Finance team in developing greater freight analysis reporting
- other duties as delegated from time to time in connection with the successful operation of the department
- delivery of all forecasting and month end reporting and disclosures to Group Finance, accurately and on time
- support the Management Accountant with budget setting and re-forecasting
- ensuring that financial statements and records comply with laws and regulations
Requirements
- actively studying towards or willing to commit to completing a professional qualification
- part-Qualified member of ACA / CIMA / ACCA or qualified by experience
- strong grasp of accounting basics and financial statements, including double-entry, P&L, balance sheets, and accruals
Show more +22 - experience in the preparation of management accounts, accruals, prepayments and variance analysis
- recent experienced in management accounting
- studying towards AAT qualification but not essential
- part or fully qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA
- experience working within a Finance position
- communication & Interpersonal – ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial personnel
- experience with Pivot Tables and Vlookups is advantageous
- able to demonstrate experience of working to tight deadlines in a busy working environment
- good Excel skills essential - must be able to understand and write SUMIFS, PIVOTS, LOOKUPS and build spreadsheets using formulas
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- experience of using integrated business systems / ERP in addition to accounting software
- good understanding and experience of double entry bookkeeping
- proactive attitude and ability to work on your own initiative
- excellent communication skills at all levels
- good organisational skills with the ability to meet fixed deadlines whilst maintaining quality standards
- outstanding organizational skills, time management, and prioritization abilities
- A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn
- ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
- attention to detail with a "Right first time" attitude
- A self-starter who is pro-active and can set and achieve goals
- accounting: 1 year
- committed to continuous improvement and personal development
high salary - 2% higher than the average in this position
Earnings for position management accountant
management accountant - How much money do you make working at this position?
Average salary at company COBB & JONES RECRUITMENT is 3128£.
The national average salary is 3100£.
1300 £
Lowest
Lowest
3150 £
Average
Average
5000 £
Highest
Highest
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