Management Accountant in Essex

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To be part of the Finance team providing operational support to all entities of the Group.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Support the preparation of timely and accurate financial records and management reporting for group entities.
• Prepare and present financial information to operational and senior management, maintaining effective verbal and written communication across all levels of the business.
• Develop an understanding and be involved in all fundamental accounting tasks within the department, including manufacturing transactions, cost and variances, vendor invoice processing, customer cash collection, VAT/Intrastat and general ledger reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts for the group including scheduling of periodic jobs on SAP, explanation of key variances and results to senior management.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for the group in consultation with the appropriate management teams.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end reports and accounts for statutory and tax purposes for the group, including liaising with auditors.
• Provide support to operational management for all entities in the group, assisting with the resolution of operational issues to aid the future development of the business.
• Process the periodic standard cost update routine for the group, liaising with the relevant operating division to ensure accuracy of the records.
• Gain a working knowledge of all the group businesses and apply this to ensure understanding of key movements in the financial statements.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and members of the finance team.
• Assist in other requirements of the department where necessary to help achieve the overall objectives.
• Actively pursue a policy of 'Continuous Improvement' within the department and assist group entities with their Continuous Improvement plans.
• Undertake various ad-hoc projects as required to support the changing requirements of the business.
• Assist other team members with their work and carry out any task where reasonable and relevant, when required.
• Assist with and provide holiday cover for credit control and accounts payable.
• Adhere to the group policies, plans and procedures for Health & Safety, Quality, and Personnel.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• ACA/ACCA fully qualified
• Experience of working with analytical techniques to review and assess financial results
• Experience of working with advanced Excel
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of working with SAP finance tools
• Experience of dealing with international group accounting and consolidations
• Experience of stock/WIP accounting including standard costing and overhead recoveries
• Experience of preparing budgets and forecasts for an international group including consolidation adjustments and FX impacts

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Health Care Cash Plan*
• Employee Assistance Programme*
• Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
• Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay Scheme*
• Flexitime
• Early finish on Fridays
• Sports and Social Club
• Free car parking
• Free access to a local gym**
• Onsite café**

(*Available after 1 year of service) (** Based in Rochford / Southend on Sea)

Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.