Job Specification: Divisional Management Accountant
The Organisation
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a growing group of companies with an annual turnover exceeding £100m, with ambitions to continue expanding. Our growth strategy includes both organic growth and several targeted strategic acquisitions.
While the Group operates across the UK, the role being recruited for is a divisional position based in Pontypool, with operational sites across South Wales. The role also includes wider business responsibilities.
Within this role, you will perform general accounting and reporting activities, including creating monthly reports, processing standard and non-standard journal entries, reconciling key general ledger accounts, and identifying areas for process improvement. The successful applicant will be a key member of the finance function, confident, hard-working, and ideally experienced within the recruitment industry.
Responsibilities
- Manage month-end processes, including accruals, provisions, and prepayments.
- Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
- Analyse and present financial and operational data.
- Review and present monthly financial results to divisional management.
- Assist in the divisional forecasting and budgeting process.
- Produce financial and operational reports for managers within the division and the business.
- Assist in the preparation of external audits.
- Handle ad hoc reporting as required.
Skills and Experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, power pivot, LOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
- Ability to present data in a clear and understandable format.
- Capability to understand, question, and challenge a range of financial and operational data.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
- Knowledge or experience of working with Access Dimensions or similar packages.
- Ideally CIMA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience (QBE), with knowledge or experience in the recruitment industry.
What We Can Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Pension
- Private health cover
- Life assurance
- Free on-site parking
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
What next?
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your cv to the client. In this discussion, we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements.
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Job Synonyms: Management Account, CIMA, ACCA, reconciliations,
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