Management Accountant

Your new companyMy client is a successful logistics company in South Derbyshire who are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join them as number one on site and report directly to the Group FD. Your new roleFinancial Tasks:

• Develop the annual budget for the company.
• Create and regularly update the company's cash flow forecast.
• Complete annual P11D forms.
• Generate monthly management accounts, including various ad hoc tasks.
• Compile the monthly board report.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis.
• Reconcile multi-currency positions with other group entities on a monthly basis.
• Assemble the year-end financial accounts package for external accountants and auditors, and coordinate until completion.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Handle company secretarial duties, such as filing Confirmation Statements.

Operational Tasks:

• Set up and periodically update annual KPI sheets.
• Produce weekly flash reports, reconcile data, and refine assumptions.

Commercial Tasks:

• Analyse customer profitability.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate with team members, department managers, and board members.
• Occasionally, interact with customers and potential clients.
• Communicate with accountants and possibly the bank.
• Adhere to specific task deadlines as they arise.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience required with management & financial accounting, budgeting, and forecasting with good IT skills
• Either a qualified accountant or one qualified by experience
• Experience of management / department responsibility

What you'll get in returnThis is a great role for someone that is keen to take responsibility for a successful department and move towards an FC role in the near future. Alongside these great development opportunities, this role offers a strong salary and benefits package as above.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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