Management Accountant

My client in St.Ives are looking to recruit an experienced and dedicated Management Accountant on a permanent basis.

Duties will include:

Posting month end journals in line with the Finance month end timetable, and ensuring that all other journals have been posted on time by the team.

Producing monthly management accounts for business units.

Presentation of management information to management teams throughout the business, as required.

Updating the sales forecast (LE) with actual results.

Detailed analysis of P&L within profit centres; analysing margins, investigating and providing commentaries on variances.

Monitoring and reporting profitability on projects.

Direct line management of the Accounts Assistant, with overall responsibility for a team of three.

Coaching and support of the Accounts Assistant.

Long-term and short-term cashflow forecasting; regular cashflow presentations to the executive management team.

Co-ordinating the biannual budgeting/forecasting process and supporting cost centre managers and the commercial team.

Distribution of reports showing budget vs actual overhead expenditure to cost centre managers.

Preparation of the month end timetables for both the business and the department.

Managing the Finance & Logistics team in the absence of the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of each function.

Work towards achieving the Finance Team objectives.

Assisting with Finance Team meetings.

Ensuring compliance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements (VAT return, EC sales, Intrastats).

Maintenance of the SAP Business One financial database, including assistance with any upgrades or improvements to the system.

Cover for other team members when required.

Ad hoc reports and assistance during annual audits.

Documentation and updating of processes within area of responsibility.

Reviewing the internal financial control processes and suggesting improvements where appropriate.

Carry out any other duties which your line manager may reasonably request within the broad parameters of your role.

Carry out all work in accordance with the company quality procedures

Work safely at all times in accordance with the company’s Health and Safety Arrangements.

Certificates required: ACCA or CIMA, full or partial completion. They will however Qualified by experience.

Please be aware due to a high number of applicants I am unable to respond to all candidates.