Management Accountant

Management Accountant, Marketing Services, £250pd, Immediate start
 

The Company:

Our client has gone through phenomenal growth in the last 6 years and is now a global powerhouse in advertising implementation. Our client’s portfolio boasts instantly recognisable consumer brands, as well as some of the largest global blue chip corporations.

Requirements:

Strategic Planning & Management

•Participate in the annual, quarterly and monthly budgeting and forecasting process
•Management reporting & support
•Work with the management accounting team to meet reporting timetables and responsibilities
• Prepare month-end adjustment journals, balance sheet reconciliations, confirmation of intercompany balances, review of prepayments and accruals
•Prepare monthly accounts for review by the UK Financial Controller
•Provide monthly management information for discussion at management meetings, to include:
•Comparison of actual to budget information, with analysis as required
•Comprehensive commentary for management review, covering variances and arising trends
•Ad hoc commercial / financial tasks as required
•Assisting in the implementation and optimization of the new accounting system, Maconomy

Accounting & Controls

•Work with management to establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard the company assets and operations
•Ensure accurate and up to date entry of all transactions
•Reconciliations and review of balance sheet accounts for accuracy, with commentary/explanations where necessary
•Ensure any suspense account balances are fully explained and cleared down
•Prepare quarterly VAT returns and submission to Customs and Excise
•Ensure SOX compliance across relevant controls
•Assist in the preparation of financial statutory year end accounts

Relationship Management

•Year-end liason with Auditors, Accountants and Tax Advisors to help finalise accounts
•Liaison with Advisors on all company secretarial aspects

Desirable Experience:

•Qualified / Part Qualified Accountant (CA/CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
•Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
•A background in media or service related industries would be beneficial (though not essential)
•Experience working within project / time based organizations and high volume service businesses
•Strong Excel/System Savvy

For further information on this new role please contact Jen McMurray on the attached details. Candidates will be considered immediately for interview.