A great opportunity has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a company based in Slough on a 3 – 6 month interim basis. This role requires 4 days in the office and 1 working from home.
Working within the Finance department, this role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is responsible for the accurate and timely accounting and reporting of revenue and cost recognition, together with that of the associated balance sheet accounts. The successful candidate would be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the UK and departmental profit and loss accounts and for delivering information timely to senior management. The Management Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate data, analysis, KPIs and information for inclusion in financial and management reports.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for monthly accounting and reporting of revenue and cost recognition in the UK. Accurate production of UK management accounts by entity and department. Promote the financial control environment, through the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, for example accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income. Support management and functionals leads, by providing commentary and supporting schedules, as well as variance analysis. Responsible for supporting the improvement of business system capability (i.e. interfaces from business systems to the finance system) in pursuit of automated finance processes, accuracy and to allow for a swift finance close process. Support the Group budget process by meeting with functional leads, helping budget owners with the completion of the templates and accurately uploading to the finance systems. Assist with the preparation of monthly short-term cash flow forecasts. Delivery of ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of external audits and corporate/financial projects. Support the finance department as needed. Requirements:
Degree level education or equivalent work experience ACA/ACCA qualified Post-qualified experience of working within an accounting role of a multi-entity group Experience preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts Excellent analysis of financial information A strong understanding of the balance sheet and how the balance sheet interacts with the P&L Business/ finance systems enhancement experience Exposure to Financial systems, namely Dynamics365 is preferred Strong across all MS Office applications, with at least intermediate Excel skills. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Works effectively within a team Strong attention to detail with analytical mindset Positive, can-do attitude to all tasks Ability and willingness to problem solve
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Responsible for monthly accounting and reporting of revenue and cost recognition in the UK. Accurate production of UK management accounts by entity and department. Promote the financial control environment, through the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, for example accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income. Support management and functionals leads, by providing commentary and supporting schedules, as well as variance analysis. Responsible for supporting the improvement of business system capability (i.e. interfaces from business systems to the finance system) in pursuit of automated finance processes, accuracy and to allow for a swift finance close process. Support the Group budget process by meeting with functional leads, helping budget owners with the completion of the templates and accurately uploading to the finance systems. Assist with the preparation of monthly short-term cash flow forecasts. Delivery of ad hoc reporting and analysis in support of external audits and corporate/financial projects. Support the finance department as needed. Requirements:
Degree level education or equivalent work experience ACA/ACCA qualified Post-qualified experience of working within an accounting role of a multi-entity group Experience preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts Excellent analysis of financial information A strong understanding of the balance sheet and how the balance sheet interacts with the P&L Business/ finance systems enhancement experience Exposure to Financial systems, namely Dynamics365 is preferred Strong across all MS Office applications, with at least intermediate Excel skills. Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Works effectively within a team Strong attention to detail with analytical mindset Positive, can-do attitude to all tasks Ability and willingness to problem solve
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