Head of Management Accounting

The Head of Management Accounts will be responsible for:

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  Monthly management accounts:
  • Overseeing the month end close, working with other areas of finance to close ledgers to the agreed timescale
  • Overseeing and supporting with the preparation of monthly management accounts to a high standard of accuracy.
  • Ensuring all recurring journals are booked by the relevant team members
  • Overseeing the pre-close reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, reviewing for accuracy and ensure there are no material adjustments required at year end.
  • Ensuring postings are accurate and reflect the coding and dimensions required

  
  
  Business partnering:

  • Championing best practice and encourage high standards of work and service to the business to match the core values
  • Ensuring agreed policies and processes are adhered to and proactively developed to meet the needs of the business as it transitions through growth.
  • Providing support and guidance to the business including induction training when required
  • Supporting with the FP&A Team providing commercial challenge to the business to maximise revenue and minimise costs

  
  
  Systems development:

  • Timely closure of the month and year end ledgers
  • Liaising with IT to maintain the configuration of the accounting system
  • Overseeing the testing process for routine system updates

  
  
  Staff management:

  • Leading the team providing direction, support and mentoring.
  • Ensuring annual reviews are performed along with ongoing with mid-year progress reviews
  • Monitoring workloads and re-directing resource throughout the month to ensure all tasks are completed.
  • Assessing staffing requirements to ensure the team are appropriately staffed to cope with growth