management accountant Saint Ives, East of England, England
Job description
Management Accountant
Meyer Scott Ref: VR/08791
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Type: Permanent – office based
Our client is a nationwide supplier of facilities maintenance services with over 34 years’ experience delivering mechanical & electrical building services maintenance to the corporate, Healthcare,
Education, Retail, Transport, and Manufacturing sectors across the UK.
They manage facilities for some of the UK’s most innovative companies using technology to reduce their client’s costs, drive sustainability and deliver an open-book, proactive ‘smart maintenance’ service.
Job Description
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a finalist or newly qualified Accountant to join the busy head office department. You will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely and insightful management accounts and financial data for the business.
This role will, therefore, offer plenty of scope for career progression and personal development.
They have a strong team culture, so the role will be fully based at our office in St Ives. Occasional travel to our other subsidiary companies in Gloucester and Slough may also be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Post daily cash postings/bank reconciliation and issue weekly cash reports.
- Maintain and update rolling 13-week cashflow forecast.
- Produce monthly management accounts, including routine journal postings (accruals, prepayments, depreciation etc).
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Prepare monthly board pack schedules.
- Reconcile Group intercompany accounts.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
- Assist with year-end financial statements and audit queries.
- Assist Finance teams within subsidiary companies as and when required.
- Ad hoc reports and analysis.
Necessary Skills
Essential:
- AAT qualified or part qualified / newly qualified ACCA / CIMA.
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise tasks, and meet strict deadlines.
- High attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Must have previous experience of working in a finance team.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Exchequer or Sage accounting system.
Benefits:
23 days holidays plus bank holidays (Pro Rated)
Company contributed pension scheme.
Hours of work:
Work hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm (1 hour for lunch)
Free parking onsite
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Are you AAT qualified or part qualified / newly qualified ACCA / CIMA?
- Do you have knowledge of Exchequer or Sage accounting system?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: VR/08791
