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Management Accountant x4

Marks Sattin
Type Permanent
Salary From £26,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location London [South-East England]
Agency: Marks Sattin
Contact Louis Purves
Start: ASAP
Reference GW LOP146344

Job description

An international Information Technology Services company is currently recruiting for a Contract Accountant. The role will support the Business Unit Controller and Commercial Manager through preparation of management accounting information. Duties will include: preparation of the monthly contract accounts including variance analysis for relevant business areas; ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, challenging Project Managers to ensure that the balance sheet is kept clean; assist and coordinate revenue/cost forecasting for the account as appropriate; assist with budget input and resulting analysis; report and explain monthly performance to Business Managers; provide ad hoc analysis for the Business Unit Controller/Business Managers and CFOs; provide the business with training and guidance in both financial issues and training; support Finance team and Commercial team in implementing account wide initiatives eg budgets, roll out of policies; provide the business with a single point of contact for finance issues in the first instance; work with the Commercial Manager to provide information, analysis and advice to aid in the Commercial Management and development of the account; preparation of customer invoices, including support documentation and account allocation; assist the Commercial Manager in the preparation of Open Book Statements for issue to the Customer; completion of audit schedules and participate in the audit as required; ensure system of internal controls are functioning adequately & implement new controls where appropriate; review work of Assistant Contract Accountant and develop junior staff members. The ideal candidate will have a strong client focus, an understanding of commercial issues, be proactive and able to demonstrate initiative. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are only able to contact suitable candidates. 

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This position is being advertised by an employment business in the case of temporary positions and an employment agency in the case of permanent positions.