Management Accountant

Posted 24 September 2019
Salary Up to £50000 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accounting & Finance
Referencebh4512_1569312930
Contact NameBethany Singer

Job description

I am currently working with a media business, listed on the LSE and a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index, specialising in festivals, exhibitions and information services. They are looking for a Newly Qualified Management Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a great opportunity to work in a vibrant and lively environment reporting directly into the Financial Controller.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Complete monthly P&L and Balance Sheet Management Accounts, prepare commentary against budgets/forecasts to review with the management team and department heads
  • Take ownership on delivering timely and accurate Balance sheet recs
  • Support completion of quarterly financial accounts
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements
  • Deliver weekly reporting and analysis of the departmental performance to the management team
  • Key role in ensuring that customer data captured is accurate
  • Support FP&A in monthly forecasting and in annual budget preparation
  • Play a key role in the implementation of a new SAP finance system
  • Prepare VAT returns for the Company, ensuring that VAT is dealt with appropriately across the group
  • Produce bank recs and assist preparation of group cashflow forecast
  • Support year end audit by preparing audit information and dealing directly with external auditors
  • Take on AP/AR responsibilities as required

Key skills and experience

  • Degree Educated (2:1 or above)
  • Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA
  • Experience in Microsoft Great Plains and SAP
  • Experience producing management and statutory accounts
  • Experience with budgeting and forecasting
  • Good knowledge of VAT and experience in producing VAT returns
  • Well organised, strong attention to detail, tenacious, hits deadlines
  • Strong excel skills