Portfolio Accountant

ABPM experts in financial recruiting are assisting an exciting client based in Birmingham to recruit a business facing Accountant. The successful candidate will support their operational footprint and support the performance of an ongoing expansion program as they develop financial management infrastructure for the future.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA) to join a progressive, innovative, and expanding energy company who has a solid foundation being backed by some of the world's most renowned brands. This c£50m division has created a role ideally suited to a candidate who has experience with management accounting, budgets, and audit especially, who would be able to quickly 'add value' from both an accounting perspective and positive 'can do' approach to work in a fast paced environment.

Reporting to the Financial Director and joining a small team your remit will be to provide effective business support and reporting to implement KPI's.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts and commentary to local management and group, providing high quality information and guidance to enhance business performance
• Supporting the business division with the budgeting, planning and forecasting process
• Inventory reporting and control including overseeing stock counts and analysis
• Driving continuous performance improvement initiatives utilizing group 'best practice' methodology
• Responsibility for internal controls compliance and also supporting internal audit / external audit programs
• Developing effective business planning and analysis tools to support the business in making better informed decisions

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

A strong academic background with membership of an accounting institute such as CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

• A background in a utility or service based industry
• Excellent management accounting, budgeting and forecasting skills
• Proven experience of costing and margin analysis, inventory control and reporting
• A track record of 'adding value' by using your initiative to challenge the 'status quo' and develop improved processes and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and lead
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and Navision

This is a permanent role based in Birmingham. To apply please forward your CV together with details of your current salary, benefits and notice period.