Management Accountant

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Maintenance of Accounting processes including Management Accounts, In-house reports, Corporate Tax, VAT and FCA Returns (note we have an in-house tax team so detailed tax knowledge is not required)
• Monthly cost reporting, to include posting and analysis
• Production of monthly management reporting information to a strict timetable for business unit within the Group
• Processing of the payroll journal and detailed analysis
• Continuous development of reporting solutions
• Production of analysis for Gabriel/RMAR returns
• Production of analysis for VAT returns
• Processing of recurring charges
• Ad-hoc tasks as required

Skills and abilities needed to perform role

• MS Office Literate (advanced Excel – nested vlookups, data manipulation, pivot tables etc.)
• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to change
• Motivated and resilient
• Accuracy and attention to detail, but with consideration for materiality
• Good organisational skills and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative

Knowledge and Experience

Required:

• Previous experience of operating as an Accountant and delivering monthly reporting 
• Technical knowledge of financial reporting under UK accounting standards
• MS Office Literate (advanced Excel – nested vlookups, data manipulation, pivot tables etc.)
• Previous experience of working in a pressured environment

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in the financial services sector
• Previous use of UNIT4 or Onestream
• Previous experience of providing group reporting

Professional Qualifications

• Recently qualified with a recognised body (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc.)