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Role Title:
Management Accountant
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will support the finance function within the organisation.
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Management of the month end process and preparation of monthly management information (IS, BS, CFS, Project Reporting, departmental reporting), including group consolidation under IFRS and FRS 102 for review within 5 working days following the end of the reporting period
- Preparation of quarterly financial information for detailed review
- Liaising with project/cost engineers to produce the efficient flow of information (both to and from the cost engineering function) to support with monthly/weekly project reporting and weekly cash flow and forecasting
- Management and of the daily tasks required as part of the year end audit, liaising with auditors, ONS reporting requirements
- Preparation of the annual budget and monthly reforecasting for review, including supporting data
- Assistance with weekly cash flow management reporting and development of forecasting model
- Super user for finance systems (Microsoft Business Central/Caiman IQ) including management of Jet Reports function
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the financial function
- Training, mentoring and supporting the accounts and administrative assistants
- Developing the implementation of processes, policies and procedures within the finance department
- Assistance with monthly payroll postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations (analysis of timesheet records, expenses, data entry, processing leavers and starters)
- To assist with the preparation of statistical data for weekly/monthly/annual reports / group reports in relation to the finance function
- Review and submission of VAT Returns
- Assist with the development and monthly updates of the strategic five year business plan
- Assistance to the Head of Finance in project-based work, providing ad hoc analysis where required
- Other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time
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Key Tasks
- Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting processes i.e. jet reporting, CMS improvements, Business Central developments
- Month end processing and associated reporting including accruals & prepayments, P&L review for accuracy, refresh & issue monthly MI pack(s)
- Detailed Budgeting and forecasting
- Lead the analysis of quarterly reporting to key stakeholders (Prepare AG reports & commentary for submission to Head of Finance)
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Key Measurables
- Budget sign-off and control of budgeted spend
- Timely and accurate completion of financial reporting with supporting analysis
- Successful audit sign-off
- Accuracy of data
Key Behaviours
- Positive can-do attitude
- Analytical with a high attention to detail
- Good communicator, Approachable, Team player
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines
- Able to thrive in a paced work environment whilst being flexible to the business requirements
Education and Qualifications Specific to Role
Essential Qualifications
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or equivalent depending on experience
- 2 years experience working within the role at this level
Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience
- Business central, Microsoft Excel/ Office
- Project accounting knowledge/experience
Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role
- Proven experience within a similar role
- Experience in preparing bottom-up budgets/ forecast
- Project accounting experience
- Good IT skills and knowledge with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, statistical data analysis and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Commercial and business awareness
- Process improvement
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Skills
Management Accounting
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Project Accounting
IFRS
FRS 102
Microsoft Business Central
Microsoft Excel
Data Analysis
Cashflow Management
Audit Coordination
Process Improvement
Team Leadership
Communication
Attention to Detail
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