We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and analytical management accountant to join our growing, talented finance team. This role will play an important part in ensuring accurate monthly reporting, a robust control environment and providing key insights into business performance. The successful candidate will need to have a detailed orientated mentality, have excellent communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Works Closely With: Finance Director, Director of Finance Operations, CFO, M&A Team, Managing Directors
Salary: £45k-£55k based on experience
Location: Teddington - Office Based
Key Responsibilities
● Monthly management accounts:
- Preparing, reviewing and uploading month end journals in relation to accruals, prepayments, revenue, expenditure and other balance sheet accounts.
- Reviewing monthly profit and loss accounts and prepare variance analysis.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations to ensure balance sheet integrity.
- Maintenance of the fixed asset registers.
● Year end:
- Collate and prepare balance sheet reconciliations for submission to the Group’s auditors.
- Prepare statutory financial statements for Group entities.
- Liaise directly with the Group’s auditors to resolve promptly queries and issues.
- Preparation of analysis for submission to the Group’s tax advisor in order to prepare corporation tax returns.
● Acquisitions:
- Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into group reporting standards and systems.
● Budget:
- Work with the wider team in preparing the annual budget.
● Process Improvement:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting processes.
● Project Support:
- Provide financial support and analysis for special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, and strategic initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
● Qualified or part qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
● Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a multi-site organisation
● Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in formulas, macros, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines.
● A proactive mindset with a desire to develop skills
● Proven ability to improve processes.