Job Reference: TL/50771
Job Duration: 12 Months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Management Accountant, 12 Month Maternity Cover, Up to £65,000 + Benefits + Bonus, ASAP Start, 90% Remote Working, West London.
The purpose of the Management Accountant is to be responsible for the monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, overhead costs and subsidiary companies. This role supports the Finance Manager in the preparation of consolidated Group accounts and with cashflow and compliance activities.
Management Accountant Duties:
* Monthly management accounting and reporting
* Accountability for the accurate and timely processing of transactions
* Partner with the Account Director supporting them to meet their business targets, adding value through insight, reporting and process expertise
* Identify opportunities to improve the business processes and system controls and automation for the business
* Completion of monthly overhead reporting for the Group and Divisions including posting of prepayments, accruals and undertaking variance analysis
* Completion of monthly accounts for subsidiaries including calculation of monthly intercompany recharges in line with agreed methodology
* Allocation of costs to jobs including internal time costing allocations, payment processing and overview of rebates processing
* Maintain fixed asset register and monthly posting of depreciation and amortisation journals
* Support the Financial Controller with the consolidation and submission of results to Corporate
* Posttimesheet cost allocations to jobs and provide insight and analysis on productivity and charge rates
* Support the business with knowledge of the end to end rebate payment processes ensuring correct system set up for each project
* Support finance teamin undertaking rebate payment processing activities including identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls
* Co-ordinate with the monthly balance sheet reconciliation processes for the Group which will include both preparing and/or reviewing reconciliations
* Support the Financial Controller to ensure that variances are investigated and resolved in a timely manner
* Monitor company cash position including funding of payments in multiple currencies and between entities
* Assist the Financial Controller with preparing cashflow and balance sheet forecasts
* Support the Financial Controller in improving the operating controls and compliance environment
* Preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for Division, Staffing Costsand Overheads across the entire Group
* Undertake variance and gap analysis for budgets and forecasts against actuals or revisions
* Support the Financial Controller in preparation of consolidated Group budgets and forecasts for submission to VRL
*Support the Financial Controller during the annual financial audits including preparing information and schedule requests and attending to audit queries
* Prepare for submission the relevant VAT or equivalent returns across all entities
* Assist the Financial Controller in the submission of Corporation Tax Returns through external advisers including attending to information requests and queries
Ideal Experience:
* Excellent attention to detail and proactive attitude and approach
* Efficient time management, organisational skills and an ability to manage to tight deadlines
* Strong reconciliation experience
* Good understanding of VAT rules
* Good communication and stakeholder management
* Microsoft office (mainly intermediate/advanced Excel skills)
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
* Enhanced problem-solving capabilities with an analytical mindset
* Strong desire to improve on current processes and positively contribute to team
* AAT / ACCA/ CIMA qualification
Industry: Accountancy
Salary: £50000 - £65000 per annum + + 10% Bonus + Benefits + Agile Working
Salary Benefits: + 10% Bonus + Benefits + Agile Working
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: "Management Accountant"
Contact Name: Trevor Lee
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