Operations Management Accountant

Our client, a growing engineering consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Operations Management professional with a strong finance background to join their team. This is a key, hands-on finance role forming the most senior dedicated finance position in the business. You will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while delivering accurate, insightful management reporting across both company and group levels.Key Responsibilities:Preparation of monthly management accounts, including consolidated PandL reporting at company and group level, with supporting analysis and commentaryProduction of project and departmental PandL reporting, supporting margin tracking, cost control, and performance analysis across live workstreamsAssistance in maintaining and developing group-level reporting, ensuring consistency and visibility across the businessOwnership of core accounting processes including journals, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, ensuring integrity of financial dataDay-to-day support and oversight of the Bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy across purchase ledger, sales ledger and banking processesCoordination of payroll processing alongside the Bookkeeper and external providers, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submissionPreparation and submission oversight of VAT and CIS returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements and deadlinesSupport cash flow monitoring and forecasting, providing timely insight to support business planning and operational ..... full job details .....