Accountancy Practice Management Accountant

In a Nutshell: We are seeking a Management Account who may be newly qualified or part qualified to have day to day exposure to the finance function assisting in various tasks. You will assist in delivery of the monthly management accounts for the group in a timely and accurate manner. Who are Ansell & What do we do: We design and manufacture internal and external lighting solutions for customers across the whole spectrum of the public and private sectors, with quality and sustainability at the heart of our operations. Established in 1992, we have grown to become a global operator with bases in Warrington and Belfast and state-of-the-art showrooms in Belfast, Warrington, Madrid and Dublin, supplying to more than 26 countries. Ansell Lighting is a byword for innovation in lighting design and we have won multiple awards for our energy-efficient luminaires and industry-leading lighting control system, Octo. DELIVERY Assisting with the monthly management accounts including accruals, prepayments, analysis and reporting. Update and maintenance of fixed asset register ensuring compliance to company policy. Monthly bank reconciliations to include foreign currency. Assist the credit control and account payable functions. Support the implementation of system and processes changes across the finance department. Assistance with the year-end statutory audit, J SOX audits and quarterly reviews. Supporting finance leadership team in implementing proper systems of internal control and governance, within the business. BUISNESS INSIGHT Providing information and insight on key areas including cash, creditors and debtors and spend against budget Working with other members of the finance team to understand workflows and cost drivers and help deliver insightful, timely information. On-going monitoring of costs against budgets in all categories Reporting of costs to departmental managers in relation to outputs Working closely with the financial manager on providing any information or analysis requested on a wide range of matters. PROJECTS Assisting with implementing and updating procedures to increase efficiencies in the business. Support the finance leadership team in ad hoc projects when requested. QUALITY Be professional at all times. Good commercial and strategic awareness. Ability to work with people at all levels within the organisation and maintain good relationships with external parties. SAFETY Contribution to the creation and maintenance of a safe working environment. Support the Operations Manager in adherence to Health and Safety Regulations at all times. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT Establish, maintain and promote a positive working relationship with Directors and staff at all levels. Maintain good relationships with all colleagues and foster a good team spirit within Accounting Dept. Our Management Accountant will have/be: Working towards professional Accountancy Qualification or recently fully qualified 3+ years experience of working within a busy accounts department Experience of working cross functionally Basic knowledge of current UK GAAP Possess a good degree of numeracy Good oral and written communication skills IT Literate, with specific emphasis on Excel competence A highly committed individual Able to communicate clearly at all levels, both internally and externally Able to understand complex issues and implement solutions. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include: Competitive Salary & Benefits (DOE) 28 days holiday – includes Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service plus Christmas shut down) Discount on our products Recognition and rewards scheme Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs. Employee Assistance Program. Free onsite Parking Cycle to work scheme. Monthly discretionary bonus scheme Life Assurance Skills: Communication IT Finance Financial Analysis Credit Control Excel