Site Accountant

An opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious business based at their site in Staffordshire.

Client Details

My client is a highly successful business retail business, with a huge UK presence. Based in there offices in the north Birmingham area- you will be joining a successful team within the retail division with the opportunity develop and build a successful career within a highly reputable organisation which is going through an exciting period of growth and change.

Description

The Site Accountant will be reporting into the commercial finance manager and partnering with the General Manager, as well as other senior stakeholders in this exciting senior position. This role will be responsible for the day to day running of the finance department. Some of the responsibilities are outlined as below;

• Manage all site financial activities in a manner that adds value to the client and the business to achieve key operational performance objectives.

• To communicate key performance targets in all areas conveying facts and ideas clearly, accurately, effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing.

• Develop and maintain a motivated team by providing direction, two-way feedback / communication and effectively monitoring performance to ensure high levels of service are achieved.

• To ensure a high quality and efficient service is provided both internally and externally to achieve site targets.

• Communicate contractual requirements and the benefits of change, demonstrating a clear understanding of the commercial and operating environment of the business and client

• Support the site management team providing regular information relating to performance, budgets and ensuring site recruitment plans are in line with budgetary requirements

• Ensures budgets and forecasts have been accurately compiled with regard to underlying operating assumptions.

Profile

The Site Accountant will ideally have a strong and varied accounting background and experience of warehouse and distribution would be desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will also have a track record of proven leadership and management skills.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with preferably ACA/ACCA/CIMA.

Job Offer

£40,000-£45,000 + other attractive benefits