Accountancy Recruit is partnering with a PE backed supplier of specialist construction materials currently scaling up and experiencing rapid growth, in the recruitment of a Management Accountant, based in Brentwood.
This is a newly created key position within the finance team, reporting to the Financial Controller: you will support the existing controllership processes, and demonstrate the ability to optimise and drive improvements, using new systems/technology, enterprise level processes, and development of the Group Finance Team.
The purpose of the role is to prepare quality and timely monthly management accounts for 3 subsidiaries. Assist in the development of best-in-class financial controls and systems across the organisation, analysis of commercial and financial data. Adopting a business partnering approach you will provide engagement with financial and non-financial management across the business via high quality support and advice to budget owners, managers, and other staff.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a Finance professional with a structured and technical mindset to drive real change in a fast-growing buy and build Private Equity backed organisation. This person needs to have a pro-active and curious mindset, a desire and ambition to grow and broaden their finance skillset, and a passion for compliance and governance excellence.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
overview and not limited to -
Reporting & Management Accounts
Support in preparation and publishing of timely monthly management accounts to the Board.
Responsible for in-month financial reporting as reporting suite develops.
To work with the FP&A team in identifying weaknesses in the current reporting suite and provide continued development and implementation of additional reporting across the business where appropriate.
Financial Controls
Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the accounting and control information held in and reported from the organisations accounting systems.
Continuous review of financial controls and processes, implementing improvements in consultation with the Financial Controller.
Audit, Regulatory Reporting & Tax
Support Financial Controller and wider finance team in management of the year end audit process.
Support in preparation of statutory accounts where appropriate.
Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
Preparation and submission of VAT submissions.
Forecasting
Supporting the Financial Controller in providing data to the Business Partner/FP&A leader in completion of the annual budget and forecasting cycle as appropriate.
Additional Duties:
Supporting the Financial Controller in maintenance of the accounting system.
Review and approval of treasury transactions as appropriate.
Involvement in ad-hoc projects.
If you are currently working as a Management Accountant, Finance Business Partner, Commercial Reporting Accountant, Financial Analyst or similar role and are looking to take that next step in your career, then please apply now!
Requirements & Skills
Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA
Experienced and motivated by working in an environment of change and continual process improvement. Able to prioritise and re-prioritise as circumstances change.
A curious and questioning mind-set, highly motivated and enjoys problem solving
Ability to communicate to financial and non-financial personnel.
Excellent initiative and drive, enthusiastic, and focussed.
Accurate and organised, with excellent discipline, and an attention to detail.
Willingness to take on work and projects outside of day-to-day job description.
Remuneration & Benefits
Salary £45-50,000 pa
Monday to Friday 8.00
4.30 pm
37.5-hour week
Holidays: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension: Auto enrolment
Hybrid role
4 days in the office, 1 day remote per week
Discretionary bonus
Free parking
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