management accountant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Everything Managed is one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK and our vision is revolutionising fully managed business services via technology with a world class customer experience which we will deliver by creating a culture of community, engagement, development and empowerment.
The Management Accountant will join a fast growing business at an exciting time in its history. Waste Managed and the group of companies it is part of is growing quickly and is investing in technology and its people for its next phase of growth. As Management Accountant you’ll join a great team of talented people and will provide accurate management reporting to assist with key decisions, while ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.
You are:
- Adaptable to change and complex situations, comfortable in a fast-paced business
- Able to juggle multiple tasks and projects and make effective judgements on day-day prioritisation
- Excellent written, verbal communicator and practices, active listening and inquiry
- Approachable and professional demeanour
- A self-starter and fast learner
- Great with people and external stakeholders
- Experience of performing month end close activities and producing month end accounts essential
- Payroll experience desirable
- 2 years’ post qualified experience preferred
- Experience in high growth business(es) desirable
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA) preferred but Qualified by Experience considered
You’ll be responsible for:
- Accurate and timely production of the group’s consolidated management accounts, financial reporting, and other financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
- Preparing month end and year end journals and control account reconciliations, as well as providing analytical review to accompany reporting packs.
- Continuous review of accounting processes and practices, to streamline and improve where possible.
- Calculation, reconciliation, and submission of VAT returns for all group companies.
- Preparation of monthly payroll and resolution of employee queries.
- Supporting the external audit, ensuring the auditors receive accurate and clear information. Providing information and explanations to the external tax team.
- Completing Office for National Statistics surveys.
- Reviewing and authorising external payments including supplier payment runs and customer refunds.
- Assisting the Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller to ensure the group’s financial control environment is documented and in line with best practice, and that financial reporting risks are mitigated appropriately.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members and aiding their professional development.
- Keeping up to date with changes in accounting standards and best practise and transfer knowledge within the team
What’s on offer?
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Offices on the UK’s most Instagrammed street right in the heart of Newcastle city centre
- Benefits package which is second to none covering health care, pensions, enhanced annual leave. Employee assistant programme 24hrs access to GP
- 25 days holiday leave +8 days bank holidays
- Group Income Protection for long term sickness
- Personal health care plan
- Personalised career path
- A culture that ensures you will love what you do
- Payment of your professional membership fees
