We are currently seeking a flexible and adaptable Management Accountant to join an expanding family business, this role will be a great opportunity for someone who would like to progress their career into a more senior role. This role will suit a candidate who can work collaboratively with both finance and non-fiance personnel and who enjoys working within a hands on culture. 

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in line with the reporting timetable
• Calculating and processing accruals, prepayments and journal entries
• Investigating and providing analysis on variances
• Preparation of accompanying reports and analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations and resolving any differences
• Reconciling sales invoicing in accounting software to despatch software
• Update and maintenance of fixed asset register
• Completion of VAT returns
• Providing assistance and information to auditors as required during the annual audit
• Develop and implement process improvements to ensure financial processes are effective and efficient
• Good financial understanding & strong analytical skills to be able to identify issues and trends
• Assessing internal systems, procedures and schedules to suggest improvements which will increase effectiveness and manage control risks
• CIS
• Day to day point of contact with the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger teams as required
• Liaising with both local and remote offices to resolves any issues that may occur
• Suggest improvements to systems and processes as appropriate
• Assistance with the annual budget process
• Ad-hoc tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller or Group Finance Director
• suggest improvements which will increase effectiveness and efficiencies
• Good financial understanding & strong analytical skills to be able to identify issues and trends

Requirements

• Part Qualified or Finalist CIMA/ACCA or equivalent 
• Proficient user of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent written and verbal English and communication skills with the ability to comfortably liaise at all levels 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must be an agile learner and dedicated to driving improvements
• Experience with automating processes and systems improvement would be advantageous
• Previous experience with Sage would also be advantageous but not a necessity