Management Accountant in Blyth

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 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/forecasts.
• 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.