Management Accountant

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for all aspects of the financial management and administration of the site and other group companies
• Prepare monthly management accounts for the business ensuring they are compiled using acceptable accounting practices, with appropriate commentary, accurately and not later than the 4th working day of the month
• Ensure that the accounting systems are accurate and provide a high standard of internal control. This should include; sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash-flow management and maintenance of all financial ledgers, including postings, control account checks and reconciliations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations as part of the management accounts review pack
• Review and update the existing financial management system, whilst taking in to account the projected needs of a rapidly evolving business. Ensure all key processes are documented both from an efficiency point and internal control.
• Assist with the annual audit, being the first point of contact with any audit queries for the site.
• Prepare analytical reports as required by the senior management. Implement a pro-active program of providing key reports to management.
• Prepare reports for and participate in monthly management meetings with the Corporation as required.
• Liaise as required with the Accounting Department at Corporation. This includes preparing specific reports for Corporation.
• Prepare annual budgets in collaboration with directors and staff and with Corporation.
• Assist with the assessment of the commercial viability of capital expenditure projects and new business opportunities.
• Actively seek out, recommend and drive the implementation of opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Provide assistance to other members of the Finance team as required.
• Any other relevant duties