Management Accountant

Join a privately run group of companies operating predominantly in the catering space.

Client Details

Growing business. Based Egham, Management Accountant

Join a privately run group of companies operating predominantly in the catering space.

Description

The candidate will be responsible for the first time implementation of management accounts for one business as well as to professionalise and standardise other financial processes and controls.

• Management Accounts

• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial accounts; including journal postings, accruals & prepayments, bank reconciliation, debtors and creditors control accounts

• To support the Financial Controller in preparing the monthly management accounts within 10 business days of month end

• Provision of data, analysis and insight as requested.

• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations

• Maintenance of fixed asset register with accurate recording and reporting

• Ensure complete accuracy so as to minimise variance between annual management accounts and final statutory result

• Ensure appropriate chart of accounts structure

• Statutory Audits

• To deliver the trial balance and all supporting documentation to our out-sourced accountant for timely preparation of the statutory accounts

• To take responsibility for completing the annual audit with 3 months of each year end

• Liaising with external auditors as required for audit planning and completion

• Team

• To work alongside the Financial Controller and help manage the accounts payable and accounts receivable personnel

• Taxation

• Prepare the quarterly VAT returns where required

• Engage with external tax advisers for corporation tax filings and payments

• Control Environment

• To operate a strong financial control environment, designing or strengthening where necessary

• To cover all areas, including but not limited to: payments, system reconciliations, assets and daily bank reconciliations

• Develop and update financial policies and procedures as necessary

• Oversight of weekly payment run, ensuring correct process and control is adopted at all times, including approvals and authorisations.

Profile

• Qualified
• Advanced excel skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and positive

Job Offer

£65,000 - £75,000