Management Accountant FTC

11836 - Management Accountant FTC Job Spec
Location: Leicester City Centre

Summary
Our Client - a renowned and well-respected brand based in Leicester - is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support in the production of accurate financial / management information on a timely basis, for a full-time fixed-term-contract (12-months maternity cover).

The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate & timely reporting to key stakeholders. This accounting will be to assist the business as a whole and provide greater clarity of the business unit to the Financial Reporting Manager and the Finance team:

*Monthly & annual financial reporting, incl. preparation of monthly management accounts and related reporting as required,
*Maintaining accurate, up-to-date balance sheet reconciliation,
*Monthly business meetings with the Department Heads / Managers and the Financial Reporting Manager,
*Manage & audit the retail management with regular stock takes, monthly stock & gross profit margin reporting,
*Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with preparation of budgets & forecasts in line with allocated department requirements,
*Production of quarterly VAT return, processing of monthly VAT payments on account,
*Production of monthly / annual reporting incl. statutory accounts & audit,
*Assisting with the annual audit process, where appropriate,
*Processing BACS and CHAPS payments through internet banking,
*Production of ad-hoc reporting as directed by senior management,
*Provide support and cover for other colleagues incl. day-to-day assistance to PL / SL,
*Any other related adhoc duties, where required.

The Right Person
*Qualified CIMA, ACCA or equivalent, or qualified by experience,
*Previous experience within a management accounting role for a large organisation,
*Able to communicate to the highest level, listens, interprets & conveys information in a clear and accurate manner, provides timely delivery of information and selects the most appropriate method of communication,
*Proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision, able to fit into a dynamic and fast-moving accounting team within a large organisation,
*Excellent accuracy, planning, organisation & deadline time keeping skills,
*A commitment to continuing professional development,
*Internal / external audit experience is preferable, together with retail accounting or PDQ payments / reconciliation,
*Strong IT skills incl. Microsoft Excel. Experience using MS Access / Dimensions would be advantageous.

Package
*Appointment Type: Fixed Term Contract (Min. 12-months Maternity Cover)
*Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 + £4k Completion Bonus (subject to experience)
*Hours: Full-Time
*Mixture of remote working and in-office,
*Holiday 20 Days + Bank Holidays
*Discounts, Parking

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