About the Job The Management Account is the link between the transactional finance function, financial performance reporting and the operational business and departmental managers. The role of the Management Accountant is to produce the monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting, and support the operational teams in bringing the numbers to life to aid in the decision-making processes associated with all aspects of business. The role sits within the Group Finance team who provide a “one stop shop” to the businesses and their management teams. Whilst having a “home” company of focus, each Management Accountant supports the wider team where required to ensure the Group Finance department meets the requirements of the business. The role reports to the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager who will support the role in all day-to-day duties and may assign additional duties from time to time where required to achieve the wider Group goals. Key Responsibilities Own the production of the monthly management accounts pack Support in the Annual budget and business planning process Support on external audit and internal ad hoc projects Support the business with the approval of AP and AR invoices, resolving issues with the external AP processing contractor Prepare journals to be approved by the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager, including accruals, prepayments, payroll transactions etc. Together with their supporting documentation. Request one off payments be raised, including same day payments directly with the bank Approve GL coding ahead of budget holder approval, via online portal, for all PO’s and Oversee the Daily / Weekly / Monthly Bank reconciliations and posting of receipts and manual payments Other transactional activities as required to ensure the Group Finance department achieves its goals Ensure all pension scheme payments are made in line with requirements and on time Create draft VAT returns for approval by the Divisional Financial Controller / Finance & Performance Manager Approve Sales Invoices, raised by Assistant Accountants Monthly Reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts so that balances can be explained to all relevant parties Review and post journals to correct each departmental P&L Provide written commentary to support understanding of variances between actual P&L performance and the budget and forecast Review monthly performance to rationalise future month’s forecast and highlight potential risks and/or opportunities to the forecast Raise AR invoices in line with contractual requirements Review revenue in month and reconcile with accrued and deferred balance sheet accounts Review and test payroll reports to ensure understanding of month on month movements along with variances to budget and forecast Produce supporting working papers to aid in the understanding of P&L and Balance Sheet values in a format that is suitable for the intended reader About you To be successful in this role, you will have a good understanding of the importance of financial policies and governance, be working towards an accounting qualification, have good attention to detail with excellent communication skills and strong IT skills, Excel pivot tables essential, with a can-do attitude to learning new systems. Experience and Qualifications required Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised accounting body (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) Be a commercially astute, articulate, team player with the ability to communicate confidently with junior and senior finance and operational personnel alike Strong IT skills, Excel pivot tables essential, a can do attitude to learning new systems An understanding of the importance of financial policies and governance Understanding of local authorities, construction industry, LATCO’s, Teckal, Multiple VAT supplies and partial exemption, CIS Returns is desirable Knowledge of Agresso / BWO is desirable In return Lampton Group will offer you Hybrid working 23 days holiday allowance, plus bank holidays Free GOLD gym membership Lampton Rewards - discounts and offers from top brands and services EE rewards - 20% off phone, sim and mobile broadband Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave Pension Scheme Refer a Friend Scheme offering up £250 for each new employee referred Staff wellbeing services, including access to online GP, occupational health and EAP Flu Jabs Eye care vouchers and support towards glasses Cycle to work scheme Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme Due to the needs of the business and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. About Lampton Group The Lampton Group of companies (the “Group”) was established by the London Borough of Hounslow (the "Council") in 2012 in order to fulfil two main objectives: to deliver social value services on a local level; and to be commercial; fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and promoting growth. The Group has a social heart with a commercial head and delivers outstanding services across the Borough of Hounslow. We are made up of five distinct business areas: Services - delivering first class repairs, maintenance, and facilities management to Council and Lampton Group owned residential housing. Recycle - delivering domestic refuse and commercial waste collection as well as recycling services. Greenspace - delivering horticulture and conservation services, and parks maintenance. Leisure – delivering six leisure and sports centres, with facilities offering everything from state-of-the-art gyms, multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, soft play, a running track and more. Homes – delivering up to 1500 new build homes over the next 5 years by re-developing local authority land into residential and mixed-use projects. Our companies represent a bold, new and ambitious approach by a London Borough. Underpinning everything we do are our CORE values: Customer First. One Team. Respectful. Energised. Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.