Our client is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent, full-time basis.
ROLE
The job holder is responsible for the management accounting for the assigned entities through the provision of financial and operational reporting, guidance and a sound system of internal control.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring the provision of high quality financial and management information and reports that allow for improved decision-making and performance tracking, and which comply with local, Group and statutory reporting needs and accounting policies Preparation and submission of forecasts, management accounts and narrative for assigned business entities, for review by the Financial Controller, to tight deadlines
Preparation and submission of the quarterly forecast and annual budget submission
Responsible for the integrity of the entities nominal ledger
Cash management, reporting and forecasting for entities assigned
Assisting in completion of corporation tax packs which are submitted to the Group Tax Department
Completing quarterly/bi-monthly VAT return
Enhancing management information to reflect changing needs of management and to drive the business forward
Reconciling and reporting of intercompany balances
Reconciling Fixed assets including the preparation of capital sanctions for Senior Management
Preparing Statutory accounts
Assisting in improving, developing and monitoring controls
Producing and/or analysing detailed product costing and margin analysis within entities
Calculation and setting of cost rates, labour analysis
Analysing, monitoring and controlling of R&D spend (when applicable)
Continual improvement of current accounting system to support the finance function
Providing cover and supporting the department as and when needed, e.g. assisting with the completion month end duties for team members.
Analysing and reporting on trend, variances and performance issues.
Reporting information to both local management and PLC group as required
REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
Qualified Accountant or willingness to work towards a Professional Accountancy qualification
Educated to degree level in relevant subject area (e.g. Accountancy)
Demonstrating continuing professional development relevant to the accounting qualification and the role
Proven post qualifying experience and demonstrable experience in a similar role
Experience of working in a similar role (preferred) or other relevant working experience
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel
Highly proficient in spoken and written English
Desirable:
Knowledge and experience of an ERP system, ideally Microsoft D365
Full Driving Licence
Personal Qualities:
Excellent communication (both written and oral), influencing and interpersonal skills
High degree of commercial acumen
Highly professional conduct
High level of accuracy and strong organisation skills
Ability to prioritise workload
Systematic and methodical approach to problem solving
Ability to challenge
Enthusiastic
Ambitious