Assistant Management Accountant

Capita provides a full suite of HR offerings, supporting the employment lifecycle from hiring to retiring for 6,500 clients across the private and public sectors.

We're the experts in talent acquisition. From understanding our clients' needs to sourcing the best employees, we build tailored solutions that unlock business potential.

We take care of every phase of the talent acquisition cycle. From process outsourcing to strategic resourcing transformation, our expertise consistently delivers results. We align our services to our clients' needs, connecting them to the leaders of tomorrow.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join Capita Resourcing, which is part of The Capita Group Plc.

The role will be predominantly based in Maidenhead but there may be a requirement to travel to our other sites in London/ Basingstoke on an Ad-Hoc basis.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner (SFBP), the Management Accountant will cover various aspects of the Business Units reporting and play a critical role within the Finance Team.

Specific responsibilities will cover:

• Provide pro-active support to the SFBP on a weekly and month end basis including but not limited to:
  • Preparing the GP Report on a weekly basis and reporting these to senior management.
  • Prepare and review the monthly commissions file
  • Monthly forecasting meetings with the Sales Directors
  • Month End preparation, reporting and variance analysis
  • Reviewing WIP and Debtors, including reviews with the Account Managers
  • Headcount tracking and analysis
  • Monthly reconciliation and review of postings to the balance sheet
  • Providing support to offshore Finance team
  • Ad Hoc reporting requirements

• Meet internal and group reporting deadlines
• Provide meaningful, value adding analysis on issues impacting the business both current and future
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budget setting process
• Review current processes and update/improve as required
• Assist the SFBP and wider team with day-to-day finance operations and queries as necessary

Essential

· Advanced excel user, who is able to maintain and develop financial models

· Creative thinker, with an aptitude and desire for driving change and improving processes

· Team player who is flexible and enthusiastic to make a contribution to the company

· Ability to manage own workload and prioritize effectively.

· Ability to influence decision making process through clear presentation of financials

· Confidence to liaise with and develop relationships with the wider business and senior management

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills

· Strong communication skills

Desirable

Prior experience of SAP or a similar EPR system and related business processes is strongly recommended

Recruitment background

Capita's values are at the heart of our business. We believe that our colleagues should be Open, Ingenious, Collaborative and Effective; honest, straight-talking people who are highly intelligent and creative, who work brilliantly as part of a team or leading a team, and who never accept mediocrity. We're looking for people that personify Capita's values, who get involved in different things, deliver what they promise, take responsibility, embrace diversity, and respect their colleagues

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Capita Resourcing welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Capita Resourcing is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.

If you are successful with your application, you will need complete Capita's vetting and screening checks. This will include, but not be limited to, Reference Checks, a Criminality Check, Financial Probity Check, Sanctions Check and Media Check.