Commercial Management Accountant

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join an expanding retail business based in Bath with a salary of £45,000 to £50,000.

The Role

As allocated by the Finance Integration Controller; to ensure the smooth integration of new acquisitions joining the group (as it relates to financial matters) and the production of the management accounts until transitioned into the core business.

Assisting with the completion of apportionment statements, completion accounts and following through on correcting incorrect tax practices. Assisting with the successful handover of integration tasks not completed by the Finance Acquisition Team such as takings, purchase ledger, IT marketing etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Integration for allocated acquisitions:

• On site integration visits in advance of joining the group with follow up visit post acquisition, minimum two per new acquisitions.
• Full documentation of visits and communication throughout Station House and operations team
• BSM attendance to initial visit and handover any relevant operational tasks
• Completion of the Finance integration task list on time to quality for assigned tasks
• Support the training of acquisitions on ebis and reporting when on site.
• Particular focus on a timely and correct handover to payroll and pensions and ensuring payroll is paid on time and the Pension Administrator is aware of all pension information.
• As agreed with the Finance Integration Manager follow on issues from tax DDQ and documentation of actions taken for tax audit purposes.
• Presenting oneself to the businesses in line with Brand values and maintaining those values at all times.

Production of Management Accounts

• Production of the management accounts profit and loss and balance sheet in for share purchases until hive up and trade and asset deals for the first two months until handover into Brand MA team. Up to 20 acquisitions produced per month.
• Identification of any financial process issues with new surgeries including PMS system, and resolving before hive up or transition to the Brand MA team.
• Consistent processes adopted in line with main Brand team including takings.
• Successful handover of the management accounts into the main Brand team with briefing session.
• Delivery of accounts to WD10 with fully reconciled balance sheet with issues resolved prior to close.
• Reconstruction of fixed asset registers where required.
• Assist Finance Integration Controller with review of P&L and balance sheets.
• Completion of audit files and a clean audit report as it relates to the teams areas of responsibility

Candidate Profile

• Qualified (ACCA, CIMA)
• Good understanding of Management Accounts
• Strong Analytical and Excel Skills (V Look-ups, Pivot Tables)
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Salary & Benefits

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join an expanding retail business based in Bath with a salary of £45,000 to £50,000.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.