* Temporary Position
* Great Company Culture
About Our Client
The client is looking for a Temporary Management Accountant who can start at short notice. The client is a global retail business that is rapidly growing and looking for someone to join the finance team based in St. Albans.
Job Description
The Temporary Management Accountant will be responsible for:
* Producing financial statements including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentaries.
* Assisting in the production of the annual budget and periodic forecasting.
* Providing management reporting for decision-making, including project appraisal, evaluation and post-implementation analysis.
* Ongoing review of cash flow and production of forecasts.
* Producing annual statutory accounts in management accounts format.
* Calculation, presentation and payment of VAT.
* Negotiating on major projects, loans and grants.
* Managing capital expenditure.
* Reporting on company assets and liabilities including balance sheet account reconciliations and review of intangible assets.
* Ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.
* Managing trainee accountants, including day-to-day communication and motivation as well as succession planning and performance management.
* Carrying out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
The Successful Applicant
The successful Temporary Management Accountant will have:
* A good understanding of business and financial issues.
* Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
* The ability to work effectively and sensitively as part of a team to achieve success.
* A proactive manner, ability to use own initiative, and willingness to accept responsibility.
* Capability of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* The ability to multi-task and manage a varied workload.
* Proactivity in seeking guidance when planning or prioritising complex or conflicting tasks.
* A process-focused and methodical manner, with a high level of attention to detail.
* The ability to work with all levels of staff within the organisation.
* Flexibility, understanding that sometimes requirements can change.
What's on Offer
The Temporary Management Accountant will be offered:
* St. Albans office location.
* Free parking.
* Long-term temporary role.
* Fast-paced retail industry.
* Friendly culture.
* Competitive pay.
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