Management Accountant

Location
England, Lancashire, Skelmersdale
Salary
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Posted
28 Oct 2020
Closes
25 Nov 2020
Ref
Dk/0151
Contact
Dave Kissack
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

A large, international and market leading business seeks to appoint a competent and experienced Management Accountant for a full-time, permanent role in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Reporting to the Financial Controller and working within a busy accounts function, the requisition for additional resource is a direct result of an increased workload.

Your New Role

Key responsibilities of the Management Accountant will include:

  • Assisting in the smooth and timely running of the monthly close cycle across the group
  • Preparation of management accounts, providing full commentary and analysis
  • Updating accruals and prepayments spreadsheets.
  • Delivery of the month end balance sheet reconciliations
  • Working with the wider finance team to ensure the group and operating subsidiaries comply with applicable to accounting standards
  • Contributing to the annual budgeting and reforecasting process through preparation of budgets and submissions to Group
  • Assisting in the preparation of the annual statutory and quarterly regulatory reporting obligations of the group
  • Submission of VAT return in line with HMRC guidelines
  • Working with external and internal audit to ensure all audit requirements are met in accordance with the timetables of the European entities
  • Proactively identifying opportunities to streamline and improve current processes
  • Assisting in design and embedding of additional accounting controls

Working as part of a busy, friendly and supportive business unit, the Management Accountant will gain immediate exposure of working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be given full autonomy to work collaboratively with all areas of the business, identifying areas of improvement and implementing / improving existing processes.

About You

We are looking to speak with qualified Accountants who demonstrate:

  • Experience in a Management Accountant role
  • Confident, technical competence and an inquisitive approach
  • Excellent time management
  • Experience of presenting financial information to senior management
  • Experience working in a larger business and of using an ERP system and Excel to an advanced level is advantageous

Salary

On offer for the Management Accountant is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Apply Now

If you would like to find out more about this excellent Management Accountant role, please apply now.