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We are seeking a Senior Management Accountant to join our busy Finance team, you will play a crucial role within the team and support the practice in the next phase of growth. You will be a part qualified or qualified accountant who possesses strong technical ability and has keen commercial awareness. You will be energised to implement changes that will improve the practice financial governance. You will also play a key role in ensuring the Finance department is integral with other departments within the Practice and add value to the rest of the business.
Responsibilities
Compile the monthly management accounts & manage the reporting process
Carry out constant improvements of current reporting models
Responsible for the complete maintenance of the balance sheet, including technical accounting reviews & interrogation of historic balances
Supervision of transactional staff and the accuracy and completeness of transactional processing, ensuring status and progress is fully reported up to Chief Financial Officer:
Purchase ledger (expenses, supplier payments, supplier account reconciliation, credit cards)
Sales ledger (monthly billing, customer account reconciliation, credit control)
Responsible for the review and monitoring of compliance matters, specifically HMRC related matters. This is not limited to the filing of VAT returns, but also covers regular monitoring of amounts outstanding and liaising with HMRC on allocation of payments and reconciliation of accounts
Constant review & improvement of finance processes and procedures
Maintenance of the accounting system including month end and year end close
Responsible for the training and development of transactional staff on processes & reconciliations
Project reporting to the project managers on our engineering management system
Year end tasks
Co-ordinate the R&D tax reclaim process
Prepare the annual accounts for all companies within the group
Prepare tax packs for year end tax returns
Strategy related tasks
Compilation of board packs
Maintenance of budget / forecast models
Monitor daily cash flows and prepare cash flow forecast
Cost rates calculation and system update
Charge rate benchmarking
Management of the accounting system and reporting system
Management of finance aspects of Rapport 3 and Power BI
Ad-hoc financial modelling and analysis
Cash flow forecast update and strategy
Governance of financial process
Behaviours/Skills
Able to embrace changes and adapt quickly to changes
Helpful and positive attitude
Willing to collaborate with personnel from different departments
Excellent role model for all members of the team
Ambitious and have the desire to progress
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Professional and work with integrity
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Able to lead a team & provide training to junior staff
High attention to detail
Ability to work on own initiative & prioritise workload
Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Excellent time management & organisation skills
Ability to follow instructions
Works well under pressure
Qualifications
Qualified or Part qualified (CIMA / ACCA)
Payroll experience
Excellent Excel skills (as well as other MS Office products)
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to advance their career in management accounting within a dynamic environment.
