NLB Solutions are working with a large business based in Luton that are looking for a Management Accountant (part qualified) who is actively studying towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification to join a well–established team. The role will offer the right person the chance to develop into a Finance Manager once they have qualified and the opportunity arises. The role will require someone experienced in producing full sets of management accounts as well as assisting in all aspects of statutory accounts production, while taking responsibility for all monthly management accounts including balance sheets, journals, and more. The role will report into the Financial Controller who is looking to help develop the new person into a qualified accountant.
The business is based in Luton, requires all staff to be in the office daily, and seeks someone ambitious with the drive to become a qualified accountant in a dynamic commercial environment. The head office has a welcoming atmosphere and encourages communication at all levels.
Duties:
* Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practices.
* Work closely with business partners and be a key point of contact to Site & Operations managers during month and year-end reporting periods.
* Manage, prepare, and review the monthly management accounts.
* Oversee the month-end process including preparation, posting, and review of journals, completing all balance sheet reconciliations and analysis of monthly movements.
* Ensure accurate reporting of accounts payable, accounts receivable, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, and other debtors and creditors.
* Complete weekly and periodic management reports including detailed budget to actual variance analysis, Balance Sheet, and Profit and Loss.
* Support Finance Managers on technical accounting issues including aspects of acquisition accounting.
* Conduct ad-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.
* Assist Finance Managers in reviewing, challenging, and implementing changes to the accounting and Management Information (MI) to provide maximum insight into company profitability.
* Demonstrate exceptional financial analysis skills.
* Work with internal stakeholders including board members to support them on budget setting and monitoring, delivering an excellent business partnering service.
* Produce high-quality information, data, and KPIs, ensuring that information and data produced by the finance teams is transparent, accurate, and appropriate for corporate reporting.
Person Spec:
* Experience of working in a similar role within a medium/large company.
* Accountancy qualification/part qualification CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to build trust and credibility while fitting into the company culture and sharing our values.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work to structured deadlines.
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
* Knowledge of accounting systems and intermediate Excel—Pivot Tables and V-lookups.
* Resilient and able to work in an organization that is undergoing change due to development and growth.
* Team player.
* Able to plan and prioritize workload to ensure objectives are achieved on time.
* Able to identify problems and make decisions, taking appropriate action to resolve them.
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