Management Accountant - 12 month FTC

Management Accountant - 12 month FTCup to £58k depending on experienceHybrid workingNorth London

I am recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join my client, a Global Travel company in a 12 month Fixed Term contract. You will have experience working in a fast paced environment as a Management Accountant working with multiple entities. As its a contract you are required to be immediately available.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will be responsible for the production of monthly management accounts and management information provided to the business.

• Prepare monthly management information and detailed variance analysis for all Group entities thoroughly investigating any discrepancies that are identified and taking the proper corrective actions to resolve them.
• Proactively working to improve the financial reporting processes and controls within the finance function and ensuring process documentation is in place to meet changing business requirements.
• Calculate and post or check a range of month end journals, including payroll, accruals, prepayments and complex intercompany re-charges, ensuring management accounts accurately reflect business performance.
• Carry out balance sheet reconciliations with accurate back-up on a monthly basis.
• Manage internal/external lease agreements.
• Maintain accurate stock records and reconcile where applicable.
• Monthly bank reconciliations, short term cash flow forecasting & support to treasury function.
• Assist in the production of monthly payroll submission.
• Assisting with the completion and filing of statutory accounts in liaison with external auditors.
• Assisting in the external audit process.
• Proactively working to improve the financial reporting processes and controls within the finance function and ensuring process documentation is in place to meet changing business requirements.
• VAT & Corporation Tax compliance.
• Any other duties and ad-hoc as requested by the Finance Manager.

• Strong financial & management accounting experience preferably within a global organisation.
• Technically first class and forward thinking with up to date knowledge of IFRS reporting requirements.
• Be highly numerate, with the ability to process financial data quickly and with an attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills (both verbally and written), and with a team focus.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
• You will work effectively and collaboratively across multiple finance teams/departments.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• 5+ years' experience in similar roles
• Part Qualified / QBE or Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Advanced MS Excel skills