Management Accountant

A great opportunity for an accountant to join this amazing company

Reporting to the Finance Controller, the main purpose of the role will be to manage the provision, development and analysis of key management and financial information services, for two of the main divisions within The Group; and to establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, to provide a high quality support service, on all aspects of finance.

Key responsibilities include:

 Prepare, review, present and analyse periodic financial statements, including profit and loss and balance sheet accounts, cash flow statements, budgets, variance analysis and commentaries.

 Oversee the preparation of an annual budget and assist the Finance Controller in building a five year plan, encompassing balance sheet and cash flow, together with performance forecasts as required.

 Contribute strongly in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and supporting notes for audit, providing all supplementary analysis and documentation.

 Assistance will be required in the preparation of annual statutory accounts and supporting notes for audit, providing all supplementary analysis and documentation on request.

 Assistance of middle management in the day to day running of their individual operations, where appropriate, will be required and the provision of financial insight and intelligent, informed advice in cost control and profit maximization, to non-financial managers.

About you:

Applicants will ideally be degree educated and have, or are studying for, a professional accounting qualification and possess sound technical knowledge. You will be required to have advanced skills in spreadsheet design and construction and a comprehensive understanding double-entry book-keeping. Previous management accounting experience is essential.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong attention to detail and problem solving proficiency, along with an investigative nature. The ability to prioritise and good time-management skills will be essential and the ability to work as a member of a team and to build strong working relationships.

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