We have an amazing opportunity for a Management Accountant in the Financial Accounting team, reporting to the Senior Management Accountant. The Financial Accounting team take responsibility for the running of the company’s financial accounting function, lease accounting, non-current assets, taxation, compliance, statutory reporting, and consolidation.
The key focus of your role will be to provide timely insight into the performance of the business through the provision of high-quality management information. Actively driving improvements in margin, cash and working capital through project controlling and overhead control initiatives. If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then apply now!
What you will be doing:
- Management and development responsibility for an Assistant Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant
- In conjunction with the rest of the management accounting team, complete all month-end tasks on a timely and accurate basis
- Ensure all P&Ls, the balance sheet and cash flow as well as all supporting management information for numerous entities, including foreign subsidiaries, are completed on a timely, accurate and high-quality basis
- Complete project reporting, sales margin reports and all other monthly reporting as well as financial KPIs to drive margin and working capital improvements
- Reconcile all deferred and accrued balance sheet accounts, ensuring timely analysis of reconciliations of balances at a customer and project level
- Involvement in key areas such as Non-Recurring Revenue, Stock, Accruals, Prepayments as well as Margin Reporting
- Prepare all Balance Sheet Reconciliations monthly, and where relevant review reconciliations done by other team members
- Assist in business partnering and providing valuable reporting to other departments in the business
- Assist with the implementation of any process or system improvements
- Assist in the budget process, ensuring an accurate and high-quality budget is produced within the agreed timelines and then support any subsequent re-forecasts
- Work on Ad hoc projects as required by Senior Management Accountant
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA or proven track record through demonstrable experience
- Demonstrable experience working in a management accounting team, in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to prepare full-cycle management accounts and adhere to month-end processes with precision and proficiency
- Detailed knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS accounting standards
- Experience with ERP systems
- Advanced user of Excel
- Excellent management and communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Proven ability to implement systems, processes, and controls
It would be desirable if you have:
- Experience in project accounting
- Experience of IFS (ERP system)
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
- Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role.
- Access to our salary sacrifice EV Car Scheme - payments are made before tax and other contributions, so saving you money, whilst doing your bit for the environment!
- Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
- Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
- 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service.
- Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business.
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
- Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
- Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
- Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so, don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to in the first instance.
Salary Description: From £37,500, dependent on experienceExact Location: Farrington Way, Nottingham, NG16 3AG
Microlise creates value-adding actionable insights from connected assets, for fleet operators and product manufacturers. We deliver integrated location, performance, utilisation, safety and compliance information through award-winning solutions.
