Department:
Finance
Job Title:
Management Accountant
Responsible to:
Finance Director
Job Purpose Statement
We are looking for a positive thinking and hardworking individual to join Datim Ltd as a Management Accountant. You will be a key member of the busy and diverse finance department, supporting the Finance Director. The role involves core day-to-day finance tasks, purchase ledger management, quality control over financial transactions and reporting. You will also be involved in budgeting & forecasting, P&L & margin variance analysis, ERP & IT system developments, and other finance projects. Job-specific training will be provided, especially for the ERP system.
Key Recruitment Criteria
* Self-motivated, organized, with strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word.
* Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in business relationships.
* Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
* Driven and determined to succeed, with a passion for challenging all areas and developing your role.
* Attention to detail with sound quantitative and analytical skills.
* Effective at working with all employees and external contacts, conveying a positive attitude.
* Experience in a fast-paced SME finance department.
* Qualified or Part Qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA.
Key Accountabilities
* Be a key member of the Finance Department, working with the Finance Director on core finance tasks including Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, cash flow, fixed assets, accruals & prepayments, and month-end accounts.
* Maintain the purchase ledger daily, ensuring invoices & credit notes are posted correctly and payments allocated properly.
* Prepare month-end creditors reports, liaise with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries, and clear aged items promptly.
* Reconcile supplier statements to the ledger.
* Perform daily bank reconciliations and post payments & receipts.
* Prepare month-end accounts for three companies, including journal entries, accruals & prepayments, and data export for reporting.
* Conduct variance analysis, comparing to previous years, budgets, and forecasts.
* Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, review and code CAPEX, and process depreciation.
* Manage the Quarterly VAT return process for three companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, with full reconciliation.
* Collaborate with Project Managers to review contracts and ensure invoicing accuracy.
* Monitor margins, close orders, and handle company credit card and employee expenses.
* Provide cover for Accounts receivable and support ad hoc duties such as budgeting, audits, and ERP system development.
Technical Competencies
* Experience in producing management accounts for SMEs, with knowledge of Sage 200.
* Proficiency in Excel pivot tables and VLookups.
* Sound business and commercial judgment.
* Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
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