Acorn is currently seeking an Assistant Management Account to help in preparing and reporting management accounts.
The ideal candidate would be ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified or part-qualified, with knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and Cognos BI.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure all finance transactional activities are processed by the Group Finance Shared Service Centre.
- Support the Head of Finance in preparing the monthly management accounts and group reporting.
- Manage accruals and prepayments.
- Perform weekly cash flow forecasting.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, manage the Deferred VAT account, and handle any queries with HMRC.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including thorough reviews of GRNI, down payments, key accounts for specific suppliers, and payroll/pension accounts.
- Provide support on all audit requests by collating and retrieving necessary documentation.
- Supervise daily reconciliation of bank accounts and allocations to customer accounts, serving as the main point of contact for local finance-related queries.
- Oversee the preparation of weekly/monthly BACS runs in line with cash flow.
- Make payments as required using the banking portal.
- Supervise all credit control processes, including cash allocation to customer accounts and debt chasing as needed.
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as required by the business.
- Process monthly payroll and all associated activities, including pension management.
Essential requirements
- Impressive communication and organisational skills.
- Notable team player qualities.
- Qualified or part-qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Over 3 years of experience in a comparable role.
- Proficient in problem analysis and resolution.
- Experience using MS Office especially Excel.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Experience in working with Finance packages, including SAP S4 HANA and Cognos BI.
Hours and benefits
- 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday).
- 8.00 am to 5.00 pm with an hour lunch.
- There is also the opportunity for a 2 day a week hybrid working week after probation.
- 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays a year and a long service additional holiday scheme.
- Paid sick leave.
- Bonus's.
If you feel your experience can fulfil this role and you are interested in working for a fantastic company, please apply direct through the advert.
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