Management Accountant/ Assistant to CFO

Keeler Recruitment is working on behalf of our client to find a skilled and experienced Management Accountant to support the CFO. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across multiple regions.

Role Overview:

The Management Accountant will prepare monthly management accounts, manage budgets and forecasts, and ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements. This hands-on role requires a proactive approach to process improvements and close collaboration with both internal teams and external auditors and advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, cost accruals, tax provisions, and accrued income.
• Development and maintenance of rolling budgets and forecasts, covering profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Coordination of year-end results and audit preparation, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Management of tax compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Oversight of statutory reporting requirements, including environmental and insurance obligations.
• Collaboration with the Finance Manager to provide senior management with accurate and timely financial information.
• Identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance financial control and reporting systems.

Candidate Profile:

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with solid experience in management accounting, budgeting, and compliance. They will demonstrate strong technical knowledge of tax reporting, proficiency in accounting software (Sage 200 preferred), and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.