Management Accountant

Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for a new opportunity? Ready to make the next move in your career?

We’re looking for a Management Accountant to join a thriving establishment near Carlisle.

Objectives

• To provide assistance in the preparation of monthly and yearly reporting including reconciliation of the balance sheet.
• To provide assistance to the senior management accountants and the Finance Director as required.
• To take ownership, implement controls and manage the recording of the subcontract ledger.
• To learn and undertake facilitation of the Navision accounting software and be responsible for the permissions and maintenance of the accounting system.

Main Responsibilities and Objectives

• Provide assistance and support to the FD and other colleagues
• Assist with the preparation of daily, weekly, monthly & Group cash flow forecasts and dealing with any queries.
• Chasing up internal Quantity Surveyors to ensure timely invoicing of customers and hosting of the monthly WIP meeting.
• Chasing up overdue debt from customers.
• Facilitation, reconciliation and management of sub-contractors
• Management of and execution of supplier payment runs.
• Creating, managing and monitoring ad hoc project plans.
• Assist with the preparation of budgeted income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• On-going monitoring of project effectiveness.
• Management and monitoring of Project accounting processes.
• To liaise with other departments as required ensuring the reporting deadlines are met.
• Due to the nature of the role, which will support the division and broader Group, there will be a need to support in several general, non-specific areas to maintain the success of the business.
• Communicate with external advisors, auditors etc.
• To facilitate system training within the business
• Carry out any other duties as directed by your Line Manager
• Line management responsibility

Key Attributes

• Knowledge of accounting standards and recent revisions to standards
• Experience of cash forecasting and budgeting
• Good IT Skills (Microsoft Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Evision business system skills are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Experience        

• Experience of budgeting and control environment
• Experience of the construction industry desirable but not essential

Key Performance Indicators

• Meeting weekly cash forecasting deadlines
• Meeting quarterly budget deadlines
• Prioritising workload
• Month end procedures
• Company cash generation

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
This is a full-time permanent role with interviews taking place immediately.

Please contact Frankie Scott if you’re interested in this position. 
System People Accountancy and Finance are acting as a recruitment agency in this instance on behalf of their client.