Woodland Global is currently recruiting a confident fully-qualified Senior Management Accountant for our Head Office in Chelmsford. The Senior Management Accountant will report to the Global Financial Controller and be an integral part of the Finance team, supporting the smooth operation of the financial reporting for the global business and requires interaction with both external and internal stakeholders within the Woodland Global division.
1. Monday to Friday
2. Hybrid - 3 days in 2 from home
3. 9-5.30
About us:
Would you like to work for a company where you can make a difference, Woodland Group is more than just a logistics and supply chain company. Independently owned, we continuously challenge ourselves and our teams to innovate and adapt, provide expert solutions and create opportunities for clients, team members, partners and communities. Our culture thrives on a drive for excellence and innovation, collaboration, agility through independence, opportunities to learn and develop, our diversity and relationship building, and our desire to bring skills and passion to a quickly changing and fast-paced environment.
About the role:
4. VAT & Duty Reconciliations for WGB – By mid-month
5. Oversee preparation, investigation, and resolution of Balance Sheet reconciliations
6. Management of accruals and prepayments
7. Oversee and provide cover for Fixed Assets – Maintenance of schedules, disposals, and depreciation postings
8. IFRS16 accounting
9. Assistance in month-end closure
10. Department and cost centre analysis
11. Budget and forecast preparation and business partnering
12. Ad hoc Month-end journals
13. Providing profit and loss reporting and analysis
14. Assisting with month and year-end closure and audit
15. Contribute to ONS completion / review
16. Building and maintaining external and internal relationships
17. Ad hoc reporting
18. Cash Flow forecast and Treasury cover
19. Closing cash books
20. Oversee work of AMA
21. Any other duties as required by management for the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
22. Production of Statutory Accounts
GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES
23. Assist with Tax pack completion for all Group entities
24. Assist with Group wide tax computation / Estimate
25. Assist with Reconciliation of Tax payment estimation
26. Assist with Statutory account preparation for other group companies
27. Key point of liaison with auditors
Personal Specification
28. ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified
29. Advanced Excel skills
30. Closing month end
31. Knowledge of statutory accounts
Why you'll love working for us:
We have a new UK benefits programme based on what our staff asked us for! This includes...
32. Generous holiday allowance which rises with service.
33. Recognition awards and Incentives.
34. Length of service incentives
35. Enhanced occupational maternity pay
36. Profit share scheme
37. Salary sacrifice pension scheme
38. Life assurance
39. Health cash plan
40. Mental health and stress hotline
41. Retail discounts and awards
42. Discounted health club membership
43. Real career opportunities
44. Team bonding opportunities and events
45. To be part of a fast-moving exciting company with a great team of people.
46. And much more…
We look forward to you joining our world where WE CARE, WE CONNECT, WE DELIVER.
At Woodland Group success is down to our dedicated and experienced teams right across the globe. We create safe spaces for collective growth – regardless of background. We embrace differences and believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person can bring to Woodland. We deliver opportunities across a wide variety of roles all over the world, from entry level to senior management, behind the steering wheel, in IT and tech or eCommerce. Every Woodlander has access to training and development courses and can drive their own success forward, to realise their full potential.
Recruitment Agencies
“The Woodland Group Ltd does not accept speculative CVs from agencies and politely requests agencies refrain from contacting line managers directly.”
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
47. Company events
48. Company pension
49. Cycle to work scheme
50. Employee discount
51. Enhanced maternity leave
52. Free parking
53. Gym membership
54. Health & wellbeing programme
55. Life insurance
56. On-site parking
57. Private dental insurance
58. Private medical insurance
59. Profit sharing
60. Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chelmsford CM1 4DY