Management Accountant
- Recruiter
- Hyperion Insurance Group
- Location
- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Salary
- Up to £50k + Great Benefits!
- Posted
- 08 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 05 Aug 2019
- Job Title
- Accountant
- Category
- Accountancy Practice
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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.)