Management Accountant

The candidate will be responsible for the first time implementation of management accounts for one business as well as to professionalise and standardise other financial processes and controls.

• Management Accounts
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial accounts; including journal postings, accruals & prepayments, bank reconciliation, debtors and creditors control accounts
• To support the Financial Controller in preparing the monthly management accounts within 10 business days of month end
• Provision of data, analysis and insight as requested.
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintenance of fixed asset register with accurate recording and reporting
• Ensure complete accuracy so as to minimise variance between annual management accounts and final statutory result
• Ensure appropriate chart of accounts structure
• Statutory Audits
• To deliver the trial balance and all supporting documentation to our out-sourced accountant for timely preparation of the statutory accounts
• To take responsibility for completing the annual audit with 3 months of each year end
• Liaising with external auditors as required for audit planning and completion
• Team
• To work alongside the Financial Controller and help manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable personnel
• Taxation
• Prepare the quarterly VAT returns where required
• Engage with external tax advisers for corporation tax filings and payments
• Control Environment
• To operate a strong financial control environment, designing or strengthening where necessary
• To cover all areas, including but not limited to: payments, system reconciliations, assets and daily bank reconciliations
• Develop and update financial policies and procedures as necessary
• Oversight of weekly payment run, ensuring correct process and control is adopted at all times, including approvals and authorisations.