Due to continued growth, we are now seeking a Management Accountant to join our Finance team at our Appleton Thorn site. As Management Accountant you will look after the day to day accounts functions, assisting in the preparation of the monthly reporting and have a main focus on the profit and loss / cost analysis for 7 sites within the UK.
Client Details
Following years of accelerated growth our client is now a £2.2billion+ turnover business, employing over 22,000 staff, with a fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles. Who operates from over 100+ depots across the UK and Ireland, serving more than 1,000 clients over its framework of chilled, ambient, contract packaging solutions and fresh and baked goods.
Description
- Accounting of Fixed Asset and Leasing functions of the company
- Preparation (along side the finance team) of monthly management accounts including posting journals.
- Investigation and explanation of variances in the Management Accounts.
- Reconciling and pre-empting any issues discovered pre and post month end.
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Continuous improvement of current procedures.
- Ensure we maximise revenue by highlighting and investigating assets that are not being hired.
- Preparation of cash flow forecasts.
- Assisting with group reporting packs and helping to ensure they are completed and submitted on time.
- Assist with the external audits of the company.
- Assist with annual budgeting and regular forecasts for both internal and external requirements.
- Develop and mentor the Finance team members.
- Ad hoc reporting when required by senior management.
Profile
- Studying towards CIMA / ACCA
- Experience in both the production of management accounts and implementation of processes.
- Experienced in accounts preparation, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and income deferral.
- Experience of working in a busy environment with strong attention to detail.
- Commercially aware and be involved with driving the company's objectives.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of MS packages, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, v-look ups) and Word.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing team.
- The ability to work towards deadlines under pressure.
- Driven and eager to work within fixed guidelines.
Job Offer
- Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
- Private Medical Cover - This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa
- Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution
- Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary
- Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
- Hybrid working pattern