This is a 6 month FTC for a Junior Management Accountant with the opportunity for the contract to be extended and accountancy qualifications to be sponsored / paid for
The Junior Management Account is the link between the transactional finance function, financial performance reporting and the operational business and departmental managers. The role of the Junior Management Accountant is not only to assist in producing the monthly P&L and balance sheet reporting; but to support the operational teams in bringing the numbers to life to aid in the decision-making processes associated with all aspects of business.
Key Responsibilities
Support the business with the approval of AP and AR invoices, resolving issues with the external AP processing contractor
Prepare journals to be approved by the Finance & Performance Manager, including accruals, prepayments, payroll transactions etc. Together with their supporting documentation.
Request one off payments be raised, including same day payments directly with the bank
Approve GL coding ahead of budget holder approval, via online portal, for all PO's and oversee the Daily / Weekly / Monthly Bank reconciliations and posting of receipts and manual payments
Monthly Reconciliation of all assigned balance sheet accounts so that balances can be explained to all relevant parties
Review and post journals to correct each departmental P&L
Support in providing written commentary to support understanding of variances between actual P&L performance and the budget and forecast
Support in reviewing monthly performance to rationalise future month's forecast and highlight potential risks and/or opportunities to the forecast
Raise AR invoices in line with contractual requirements
Support the Management Accountant with the production of the monthly management accounts pack
Support in the Annual budget and business planning process
Support on external audit and internal ad hoc projects
Experience and Qualifications required
Available immediately
Good understanding of the importance of financial policies and governance,
Be working towards an accounting qualification
Good attention to detail with excellent communication skills and strong IT skills,
Excel pivot tables essential, with a can-do attitude to learning new systems.
The company offer an excellent salary / benefit package with the opportunity for the contract to be extended and sponsorship for qualifications provided