Role: Work as a Management Accounts Assistant to provide expert timely and insightful financial reporting, analysis and support, including transaction processing and relevant system maintenance and development, to support the business in maximising profitability, realisation and efficiency. Job Description - Management Accounts Assistant Key Responsibilities - The following sets out the areas of responsibility with examples of typical tasks, however further tasks may be required in line with business need. We require Four days working from the office. Requirements Reporting and Analysis: Provide timely and insightful financial reports and analysis to support the business in decision making and goal achievement. Prepare weekly management accounts including KPIs Undertaken analysis as required on Company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies Prepare and issue timecard analysis to inform appraisals across the Company Assisting with the preparation of Strategy day reports Develop and prepare analysis to inform forecasting and budgeting in conjunction with the Senior Management Team General Accounting Working with the Finance Director and Finance Team to ensure the Company’s financial obligations are met Process month end journals Perform monthly P&L and BS reviews and associated reconciliations Draft for review and process quarterly VAT returns (support external accountants ) Establish timetable and run day to day year end process, liaising as required with the Finance Director Maintain Fixed Assets register Assisting the Company Secretariat with year-end activities Accounts Payable: Working with the administrative team to ensure that all suppliers are set up in the relevant systems, invoices are entered accurately and that payments are made on time. Overseeing supplier invoice loading onto Xero (have working knowledge & experience of Xero Accounting) Undertaking first line approvals of invoices for payment Managing payment runs ensuring prompt payment to suppliers Running the internal expenses process, including the review and validation of all submitted expense Accounts Receivable: Working with the delivery team to ensure that invoices are raised in a timely manner and cash is collected effectively. Assisting the delivery team in raising invoices and statement of accounts as required Review debtors lists and liaise with relevant member of the delivery team to assist with the collection process where required Process approved project cost write downs and adjustments Prepare reports for review by the Finance Director around write downs, write offs, adjustments Other Activities : Support the Company in maintaining effective finance systems to ensure efficient and accurate billing, payment and reporting. Maintain accurate chart of accounts within the financial system Maintain accurate time recording and expenses codes in the relevant system, ensuring alignment where appropriate with the financial system Contribute to the overall day to day running of the business. Participate in internal meetings and activities as required including team meetings and events Maintain up to date technical skills and qualifications Ensure accurate and timely compliance with administrative requirements Develop internal documentation and processes where required Operate as an effective team member within a relatively flat structure, contributing to the support team activities and supporting the wider team as necessary Support the business in any activity as required and directed