Management Accountant

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Management of the month end process and preparation of monthly management information (IS, BS, CFS, Project Reporting, departmental reporting), including group consolidation under IFRS and FRS 102 for review within 5 workings days following the end of the reporting period
• Preparation of quarterly financial information for detailed review
• Liaising with project/cost engineers to produce the efficient flow of information (both to and from the cost engineering function) to support with monthly/weekly project reporting and weekly cashflow and forecasting.
• Management and of the daily tasks required as part of the year end audit, liaising with auditors, ONS reporting requirements
• Preparation of the annual budget and monthly reforecasting for review, including supporting data.
• Assistance with weekly cashflow management reporting and development of forecasting model.
• Super user for finance systems (Microsoft Business Central/Caiman IQ) including management of JetReports function.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the financial function.
• Training, mentoring and supporting the accounts and administrative assistants
• Developing the implementation of processes, policies and procedures within the finance department.
• Assistance with monthly payroll postings and associated balance sheet reconciliations (analysis of timesheet records, expenses, data entry, processing leavers and starters)
• To assist with the preparation of statistical data for weekly/monthly/annual reports / group reports in relation to the finance function
• Review and submission of VAT Returns.
• Assist with the development and monthly updates of the strategic five year business plan.
• Assistance to the Head of Finance in project-based work, providing ad hoc analysis where required
• Other ad-hoc duties as required from time to time.

Key Tasks

• Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end accounting processes i.e. jet reporting, CMS improvements, Business Central developments
• Month end processing and associated reporting including accruals & prepayments, P&L review for accuracy, refresh & issue monthly MI pack(s)
• Detailed Budgeting and forecasting
• Lead the analysis of quarterly reporting to key stakeholders (Prepare AG reports & commentary for submission to Head of Finance)

Key Measurables

• Budget sign-off and control of budgeted spend.
• Timely and accurate completion of financial reporting with supporting analysis
• Successful audit sign-off
• Accuracy of data

Key Behaviours

• Positive can-do attitude
• Analytical with a high attention to detail
• Good communicator, Approachable, Team player
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines
• Able to thrive in a paced work environment whilst being flexible to the business requirements

Education and Qualifications Specific to Role

Essential Qualifications

CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified or equivalent depending on experience

2 years experience working within the role at this level

Desirable Qualifications or Equivalent Experience

Business central, Microsoft Excel/ Office

Project accounting knowledge/experience

Demonstrable Experience Specific to Role

Proven experience within a similar role

Experience in preparing bottom-up budgets/ forecast

Project accounting experience

Good IT skills and knowledge with Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, statistical data analysis and reporting

Attention to detail

Commercial and business awareness

Process improvement