Lead Management Accountant

OverviewThisrolereports directly to the FinanceManager andhasaccountability for:The smooth running of themonth end and management accounts processConductingsite reviews with colleagues in operations,with a view to improving performance and being a point of contract for on-going supportAssistingwith the onboarding ofthenewaccounting system,to increase the accuracy and efficiency of financeprocesses.Significant contribution to the DL merger overall, including training sites and colleagues, asrequiredTherole''s focus is on workingalongsidetheFinanceManagerto create an engaged, energised, knowledgeableand highlyskilledManagement Accountsteam. ResponsibilitiesTheLead Management Accountant will have the following responsibilities:Management Accounts and ReportingLeading month end activities including accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, VAT returns and IFRS 16 schedulesProducing accurate monthly management accounts and ensuring deadlines are metSupporting the annual audit through the provision of information and explanationsBusiness PartneringLeading monthly site reviews and offering ongoing financial support to operational colleaguesProviding insight and recommendations to Finance, Operations and the Senior Leadership TeamProjects and Continuous ImprovementSupporting the onboarding and development of our accounting system, Access FinancialsIdentifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and system utilisationDesigning reports that help drive commercial ..... full job details .....