Recruiter: Howett-Thorpe Recruitment Consultants Limited
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Our client is an outstanding educational establishment looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis.
This role would suit someone with experience in a similar position and ideally someone who is AAT qualified or working towards a professional accountancy qualification.
Management Accountant - Benefits
* 25 days plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Free lunch
* Employee Assistance programme
* Free on-site parking
Management Accountant - About The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will assist with the provision of an effective financial reporting and control function.
You will take a leading role in financial planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting, preparing monthly management accounts, financial forecasts, and the annual budget. You will also be required to undertake month and year-end tasks, analyze financial information, and work closely with budget holders to ensure financial targets are met.
Key Responsibilities:
* Preparation of budgets, cash-flow reports, and re-forecasts
* Preparation of monthly management accounts including variance reports
* Control of balance sheet reconciliations
* Calculation of accruals and prepayments for monthly and year-end accounts and posting month-end journals
* Assist with the year-end accounting process
* Prepare the monthly and year-end payroll (including pensions) in conjunction with the external payroll bureau
* Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and calculate depreciation in line with accounting policy
* Reconciliation and posting of control accounts including petty cash, credit card, and catering
* Help ensure the integrity of the nominal ledger and that purchase orders and invoices have been correctly coded
* Check all utilities and services invoicing and provide consumption data
The successful Management Accountant will have/be:
* AAT qualified (or studying towards accounting qualification)
* Experience in management and financial accounting
* Knowledge of accounting standards
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Organized with excellent time management skills
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