Management Accountant

Salary: £54,000 per year

Management Accountant

Salary: £54,000

Location: York

Postcode: YO1 6HZ

Our client, based in the transport industry, are looking to recruit a Management Accountant to the team. The purpose of this role is to support the planning and delivery of the annual budget and reforecasting process and to produce the periodic management accounts and financial reporting to the Executive, budget holders, Division and Group.

THE ROLE:
Working closely with the Head of Finance and Procurement to plan and deliver the annual budget and any required forecasts during the year including ownership of Division and Group reporting templates and presentations.
Lead the month end reporting process within the required timescales, focusing on the production of the management accounts, KPI reporting and management information.
Maintain and continue to develop a meaningful reporting suite to enable all levels of management to fully understand and monitor the financial performance of all areas of the business.
Liaise with the Executive and senior management to understand their information requirements and to present and interpret data and analysis produced.
Drive forward process improvements and work efficiently, effectively and in line with best practice and accounting standards.
Provide financial analysis and support for projects spanning across the business, Division and Group.
Responsible for overseeing enhanced pay (e.g., overtime and rest day working) calculations on a monthly basis. Work with the Financial Accountant to ensure the correct processes and checks are in place for accurate payroll submissions.
Actively contribute to the companies successes by acting as a Business Partner across the Group, enabling sharing of information and best practice, or using knowledge and expertise to support projects.
Lead, manage and develop the Assistant Management Accountant.

THE CANDIDATE:
A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience.
A proven track record in financial planning, analysis and reporting.
Commercially focused to understand, support and respond to demands from other parts of the business around financial planning and reporting.
Strong focus on delivery to tight deadlines including coordinating a wide array of stakeholders.
Practical experience working in a pressurised team environment with the ability to manage a diverse workload and prioritise effectively.
Good interpersonal and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation.
Ability to tailor financial communications to the appropriate audience.

THE BENEFITS:
Pension.
25 days holiday plus stats.
Hybrid working.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.