management accountant

management accountant Gretna, Scotland

Link Recruitment
Full Time Gretna, Scotland 45000 - 38000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in driving strategic decisions and contributing to the achievement of business objectives? Our client in Gretna is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this key position, you will be responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information, ensuring the integrity of our company's balance sheet, and supporting various departments in evaluating and managing financial performance.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, monthly, and annual accounts and statistics, adhering to the financial timetable to provide essential insights for decision-making.

Post month-end fixed and reversing journal entries to accurately match sales, cost of sales, and overheads, reflecting the true trading performance in the monthly management accounts.

Conduct variance analysis against previous periods and budget on the P & L, presenting the monthly accounts at divisional management accounts reviews, and actively supporting and challenging department heads.

Perform regular checks and reconciliations of the balance sheet, ensuring the completeness of the profit and loss statement.

Lead system implementation and process improvement initiatives, with a specific focus on automating processes for increased efficiency.

Support the understanding and upkeep of new systems and reporting requirements, aiding Retail Operational Managers in evaluating financial performance and conducting ad hoc investigations and analysis.

Collaborate with key budget holders to analyse reports and identify anomalies, investigating and providing explanations for variances against budget or forecasted figures.

Assist the Group Head of Finance in the budgeting and forecasting process, contributing from start to finish.

Help enhance internal controls across the business to safeguard company assets.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to understand complex information and exhibit a methodical and logical approach to problem-solving.
  • Maintaining confidentiality and displaying honesty when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Excellent communication skills, fostering effective collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a changing work environment.
  • Exemplifying personal integrity, respect, consistency, and openness.
  • Acting as a brand ambassador and inspiring others to do the same.
  • Exhibit energy, enthusiasm, and a positive "can do" attitude.
  • Ideally possess Financial Commercial Experience in the Retail sector.
  • Preferably CIMA/ACCA qualified or QBE (Qualified by Experience).

Benefits and Remuneration:

from £38k-£45K + depending on hours and experience

  • Location: On-site in Gretna .
  • Holidays: Enjoy 31 days of annual leave, including bank/public holidays.
  • Competitive pay rate, commensurate with experience.
  • Flexible working pattern with up to 40 hours per week.
  • Additional benefits available.
  • Exclusive colleague discounts in our hotels and retail outlets.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-40 per week

Salary: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount
  • Transport links

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gretna: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

  • accounting: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person

management accountant
Link Recruitment

www.linkrecruitment.org.uk
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
Unknown
Company - Public
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