NLB Solutions are working with a large business based in Luton that is 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 who is used to producing full sets of management accounts as well as assisting in all aspects of statutory accounts production, whilst 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 and requires all staff to be in the office on a daily basis. They are looking for someone who is ambitious and has the drive to be a qualified accountant in a dynamic commercial environment. With parking available for all staff, this head office has a great atmosphere and encourages communication at all levels.
Duties:
* Assist with preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practice
* Work closely with business partners and be a key point of contact for Site & Operations managers during month and year-end reporting periods
* Manage, prepare and review the monthly management accounts
* Responsible for 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 Specification:
* 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 and fit into the company culture while sharing its 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 skills (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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