Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a growing owner managed business based in Chester to recruit a Management Accountant.
My client is seeking a skilled Management Accountant to join their finance team and play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, supporting the accounts assistants, overseeing transactional data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and oversee all transactional data within the accounts department to ensure its accuracy and completeness.
* Supervise bank reconciliations and ensure the timely recording of financial transactions.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
* Analyze financial data to generate insights and make recommendations aimed at improving financial performance.
* Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of stock balances on the balance sheet.
* Provide leadership and guidance to accounts assistants, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, financial controls, and company policies.
* Review the work of accounts assistants, identify discrepancies or errors, and provide feedback and necessary training.
* Assist with data entry into accounting software during peak periods.
* Liaise with external auditors to facilitate the audit process.
* Coordinate with internal auditors during interim audits.
* Prepare audit schedules and provide the required documentation and information to auditors.
* Ensure compliance with audit requirements and address any audit findings or recommendations promptly.
* Review and assess existing controls and processes.
* Implement improvements to internal controls to reduce financial risks and increase operational efficiency.
* Facilitate communication between staff and the outsourced payroll provider, resolving payroll-related issues and ensuring timely, accurate payments. xsngvjr
* Review payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with financial records.
Skills/ Experience Required:
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension
* Healthcare plan
* Hybrid and flexible working