We are working exclusively with a client based in the Grays area in Essex, who is looking to recruit a Management Accountant.
- Ensure the management accounts are delivered on a timely basis and no later than Week 3 of each month
- Management accounts to be delivered for all group entities
- Provide guidance and support to the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions
- To assist with the Year End audit
- To develop templates for supporting schedules for the month-end accounts. E.g. Prepayments, Accruals, Fixed Asset register, etc.
- Keeping all ledgers tidy, for example, writing off old and fully-depreciated fixed assets
- To prepare and/or review all other Balance Sheet reconciliations
- To sit with Contracts and Project Managers at least monthly to ascertain which jobs have been completed and the amount of turnover to be accrued for the management accounts.
- Review the E-Invoicing module each month for accruing costs in the correct period (i.e. review all unprocessed purchase invoices)
- Posting all Payroll journals (monthly and weekly) with all "timesheet staff" being job-costed
- Reporting on Actuals vs Budget and providing commentary where necessary, especially for large, unusual or unexpected balances
- Classifying all expenditure correctly, and able to differentiate between capital and revenue expenditure (Balance Sheet vs. P&L)
- Calculating the fixed monthly management charges to be billed between group companies, ensuring these invoices are raised and posted each month in both entities
General
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, checking that all costs appear reasonable (to the best of your knowledge)
- Ensure and help to drive compliance with all laws and regulations
- Assist in the setting up of payments for approval in the bank
- Preparation of all VAT, CIS and other tax-related submissions
- Identifying costs that need to be recharged back to staff or any third parties
- Ad hoc duties as required, including providing cover for colleagues in the Accounts Department
- Continued professional development as required for the role and for the individual's personal aspirations
- Reconciling Barclays PrecisionPay and Amex statements monthly and posting all receipts to the system
- The working hours are 8-5
- 25 days annual leave plus annual leave
- Study support available MUST drive
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