My client, a well-known business in the Woking area are currently looking to recruit for a permanent commercially focus Management Accountant.
Hours:
37.5 hours a week - Monday - Friday (Hybrid working)
Job duties:
Take charge of the month-end accounting process for the Landscape Construction and Gritting divisions.
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Analyse sales and costs alongside relevant management teams to verify accurate coding, accruals, and explanations for any variances. Explain financial data to non-financial managers effectively.
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Handle the preparation and processing of period-end journals.
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Continuously assess accounting practices and processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
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Regularly complete reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts.
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Participate in the regular forecasting and annual budget process, ensuring adherence to the agreed timetable and providing clear instructions on budget assumptions and methodology.
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Support Finance Business Partners in producing variance analysis for management reporting packs related to forecast and budget variances.
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Coordinate variance analysis and commentary for monthly management accounts with the Operational senior management team and Finance Business Partners.
Ideal candidate will be:
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Qualified or Part-Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
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Proficient in producing management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary.
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Intrinsic interest in understanding business numbers and their implications.
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Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration skills.
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Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
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Desirable experience with SAP, Sage 50, Xero, and Adaptive Insights.
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Flexible, enthusiastic, and a "can-do" attitude.
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Willingness to challenge existing practices.
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Ability to travel to other sites within the UK when needed.
They are ideally looking to recruit immediately so please apply now if you'd like to find out more!