Interim Management Accountant

I am currently recruiting for an Interim Management Accountant to join a successful and growing business on the outskirts of Chester. Due to continued growth and internal promotion you will have an opportunity to operate across the finance function in a pacey, multi-site business supporting the FC and FD. Initially this will be on an interim basis but may lead to a permanent role for the successful candidate.




Full ownership of End-to-end monthly reporting
Production of weekly KPI information in an accurate and timely fashion
Support internal stakeholders, providing financial services to Sales, Operations, and Marketing
Regular inventory reconciliations across own sites and third-party warehouses
Monitoring receivables management, weekly reviews with Accounts Assistant
Escalation point for Accounts Assistant in day-to-day receivables and payables management
Approvals for sales credit memos, purchase invoices, credit limits per applicable authorization matrix
Control and manage cash position via rolling quarterly cashflow forecasting plus regular ID facility drawdowns and payment uploads
Periodic budgeting and forecasting support
Involvement with ad-hoc project work as required
Data preparation, co-ordination and analysis for external stakeholders (Bank, Audit, HMRC, ONS, etc)
Lead implementation for new systems / processes




Qualifications and Experience:

ACCA/CIMA qualified, or part-qualified final stages. QBE accepted
Advanced IT skills including intermediate Excel (pivots, look ups, formulas etc)
Experienced ERP user (Dynamics/Oracle/SAP or similar)
Commercially astute with strong business acumen
Inquisitive and passionate nature
Ability to report concisely & effectively
100% commitment to providing meaningful and accurate management information at all times, supporting the development of the business
Energized, positive outlook in confronting challenges
Capable of reviewing and correcting own work and conduct sense check on reports
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Ability to work in a team and contribute to a positive outcome
Competence in dealing with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Proven experience of developing successful working relationships across multiple departments
Dedication to the role and the business exhibited through attendance and a willingness to take part in areas and projects outside the scope of the role




Benefits:

Full study support where required (CIMA/ACCA)
Pension
Laptop
Training and growth opportunities
Free parking