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Management Accountant - 1st time mover - Hybrid

Michael Page Finance
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 6AB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role involves supporting the Financial Controller (FC) with the month-end close process and ensuring a robust control environment within the finance function.
  • Candidates should have relevant management accounting skills or be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with a preference for those transitioning from Chartered Accountancy.
  • The position requires the production of consolidated management accounts and statutory accounts, alongside the development of accounting policies and cash flow forecasts.
  • The successful candidate will receive an excellent salary and benefits package, including a bonus and hybrid working arrangements.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is typically required for this role.

The purpose of this role is to support the FC with the timely and accurate month end close process, underpinned by a robust control environment across the finance function. Supporting the FC to deliver the consolidated management accounts and annual statutory accounts. Working with the FC to develop accounting policies, KPIs and cash flow forecasts.

Client Details

My client is a rapidly expanding, PE backed business based in Chandlers Ford.

Description

Your responsibilities:

  • Support the FC to ensure daily, weekly and monthly reporting is done in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
  • Produce full set of consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) by 5th working day of month and relevant schedules for the board pack.
  • Support the FC to ensure key controls are operating effectively and oversee a robust review of balance sheet review at month end.
  • Produce analysis of costs vs budget.
  • Support with the production of monthly reports for Lenders and Investors.
  • Continuous review and improvement of month end reporting processes to keep pace with changes in the business and drive efficiency.
  • Investigate accounting issues that arise.
  • Support the FC with the year end audit process - liaise between auditors and other parts of the business to ensure an efficient audit process and produce the statutory accounts in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Support with the production of the weekly cash flow forecasts.
  • Support the FC to ensure accurate preparation and timely submission of VAT and corporation tax returns.
  • Assist with the financial integration of acquired businesses into the Group.
  • Liaise with other departments and internal stakeholders on data and financial reporting issues.
  • This is not a comprehensive list of tasks, and you may be required to undertake other tasks deemed suitable by your Manager/Director.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Accurate and timely production of monthly consolidated management accounts and annual statutory accounts
  • Ensure M&A data is consolidated in line with Integration plans and timelines
  • Each month reports completed in full by agreed deadlines
  • Audit completed and all accounts signed in a timely fashion
  • Key controls operating effectively and reviewed in a timely fashion
  • To have excellent liaison and communication to all customers and departments

Profile

Due to the nature of the role, this would be a perfect first move for someone wanting to make the move from Chartered Accountancy as a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent).

However, people with releavnt Management Acccounting skills already within industry will equally be considered.

Job Offer

An excellent salary and benefits package, including bonus/hybrid working, is available to the successful candidate.

But more so an opportunity to develop and a grow alongside this exciting business.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.