Senior Management Accountant
Location: Reigate (Hybrid)
Salary: up to 60k plus bonus and benefits
Who we are:
ABL 1 Touch was established in 1994 and is a private equity backed vehicle repair business renowned as a leader in its field. We work in partnership with insurance companies to deliver high-quality repair services to their customers, with sites spread across the UK and plans for continued growth.
Who are we looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Senior Management Accountant to take responsibility for the production of management accounts and oversee management reporting that enables the business to make commercially sound decisions. You will partner with all areas of the finance team and work closely with the FP&A team to ensure data is accurate and relevant. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, with fantastic attention to detail and great communication skills. You will need to be able to be in the Reigate office 3 – 4 days per week during onboarding, which could transition to 2 – 3 days per week.
What we need you to do:
1. Lead and oversee the production of monthly accounts and associated management information reporting, including P&L’s and KPI’s, ensuring insightful and accurate information on business performance.
2. Continuously seek to improve the quality (presentation, accuracy, and coverage) of financial information and improve the efficiency of the finance team.
3. Produce monthly and quarterly cost reports and analyze results to identify trends and variances, variance to budget, and work with budget holders to understand.
4. Seek to optimize the cost base and proactively challenge budget holders with sharing of insights and knowledge.
5. Responsible for the balance sheet, including financial transactions, reconciliations, and VAT as well as all statutory, investor, and regulatory returns.
6. Work with the FP&A team on producing the annual financial budget and cash flow forecast.
7. Liaise with external auditors to ensure that financial accounts meet regulatory guidelines for year-end audit.
8. Maintain knowledge and awareness of financial developments and accounting best practices to ensure compliance.
9. Ensure that all financial accounting systems are ‘fit for purpose’ and provide up-to-date and accurate information.
10. Lead and develop management accounts finance team members, ensuring there are clear deliverables, responsibilities, and accountability.
11. Support Finance Management and Leadership by providing ad-hoc financial, business, and strategic insight.
What we need from you:
1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA), with management accounting experience.
2. An eye for detail and a passion for producing quality work with personal accountability.
3. Strong organizational skills with good time management and the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
4. Strong technical capabilities in respect of operational finance, well-versed in finance business processes (AP, AR, etc.) and accounting packages.
5. Highly analytical and able to work with large data sets, identifying trends and information quickly to provide recommendations/solutions.
6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong verbal and written ability.
7. Competent in the use of systems including MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) – advanced skills in Excel in particular.
ABL 1 Touch Benefits:
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Length of service awards
* Private Medical Insurance – family cover
* Discretionary bonus
* Healthcare Cash Plan (including Gym and shopping discounts)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Celebration Day (to use as you wish to celebrate a significant day in your life)
* Car Insurance discount with LV
* Employee Pension
* Employee Engagement Budget (money to go out as a team and have fun!)
* Access to Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Refer a Friend Scheme (earn £1,000 for referring people to join the team)
Joining our team at ABL 1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organization that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.
ABL 1 Touch is committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this, we aim to ensure everyone can be at their best at work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
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