Management Accountant (6 Month FTC)

This 6 mth FTC role will be responsible for providing project and accounting information and analysis

Your new company
A manufacturing company based in West London


Your new role

Ensure efficient, effective and compliant delivery of the accounting and forecasting for central services and its programmes and providing support to the Project Managers in forecasting project costing.
Preparing monthly management reports as per the month end requirements.
Account reconciliations, cash control, costing systems, control of revenue expenditure in support of the CS requirements for reporting to Group.

Key responsibilities

Be responsible for the preparation of the reporting packs and management accounts including consolidation, and all other reporting requested by Head Office and Division. Ensure information is accurate, timely, complete and appropriate for purpose with a focus on high quality and accuracy;
Providing support for the generation of the CS monthly forecast.
Reporting and analysis variance to forecast and budget expectations.
Supporting the Finance Department in continuously improving the Company's financial controls and reporting systems
In conjunction with the Financial Controller, educate line and project managers to ensure that correct financial procedures are followed and that all areas of the business understand the financial implications of their decisions.
To assist in managing the company's project accounting responsibilities especially sales and margin recognition.
To manage the co-ordination and preparation all management accounting information in relation to month end submissions.
Supporting the preparation and completion of the Trial Balance, BPC schedules (monthly, half year, annual and budget) and the Head Office reporting pack.
To assist in the generation and co-ordination of the monthly forecast for review with the Finance Director and Financial Controller.
Maintain an effective Cash Flow forecast by monitoring Programme invoicing and ensuring effective Credit Control and Debtor management.
Liaising with internal and external customers including HMRC and internal and external auditors, where appropriate.
In conjunction with the Engineering and Marketing Directors, perform monthly reviews and forecasts for R&D and Bids & Proposals.
Supporting the preparation of the Year End packs and maintaining Finance Department procedures.
Support SCM in the management of inventory and determining suitable reserves.


What you'll need to succeed
Able to obtain and maintain security clearances as required by the business. Able to work flexibly to meet the role requirements.
Recognised professional accounting qualification or training towards accounting qualification
Full understanding of IFRS 15.
Experienced in the defence contracting industry and government contracting regulations.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage varying workload.
Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team.
Experience in forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis.
IT literate - Microsoft, finance and management accounting systems, ERP systems - IFS experience would be advantageous.


What you'll get in return
6 Month FTC. Salary £45-55K depending on qualification and experience
50% home based


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