We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join our finance team (with an immediate start). As a key contributor within our large, multi-site organisation, you will provide high-quality monthly management accounts (P&L and balance sheet), covering end to end procedures, that directly supports strategic decision-making and drives business performance. You will be a key member of UK finance team, whilst also have strong exposure to European Group CFO.
ABOUT US
Walker Fire Group is the UK division of the Moyne Roberts Group, a market leader in fire and security safety products and services, with 700 employees across Europe and the UK.
We operate with a high level of autonomy across our regional companies in the UK — while benefiting from the scale, systems, and support of our wider parent group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Prepare monthly management accounts and board pack information
* Process bi-monthly, and ad-hoc, supplier payment runs from start to finish
* Ensure monthly payroll is processed in a timely and compliant manner
* Monthly general ledger reviews for miss-postings and required reclassifications
* Daily / weekly / monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
* Stock booking and reconciliation, including purchase order reconciliations
* Monthly VAT returns and payments, and supporting 3rd party providers in corporation tax compliance
* Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers
* Maintain fixed asset register and monthly depreciation and amortisation bookings
* Maintain accruals and prepayment schedules
* Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on monthly basis
* Assist with annual financial audit requirements
* Ensure intercompany balances are reconciled with group entities
* Complete monthly ONS and other surveys
MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / ATTRIBUTES
* Legal right to work in the UK without visa or work-permit sponsorship
* Comfortable with working full-time in an office environment
* 3-5 years management accountant experience
* Demonstrable experience in end to end management accounts procedures and production
* Motivated to build their career, with an urgent approach to completing required tasks
* Confident with strong communication skills – must be able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
* Solution oriented – brings solutions to issues, focussed on solving the problem than discussing it
* Pro-active mindset, looks around the corner to determine what is required next
* Curious, with demonstrable desire to learn and continuously improve
* Highly process focussed, consistently takes notes, asks questions and delivers on tasks
* Has strong attention to detail, reads all information sent, reconciles all figures and double checks work
* Team oriented, has prior background in a team environment, whether professionally or personally, looks to be a contributor and reliable team member
NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
* Has started or is seeking to start an accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA etc.)
* Experience with financial systems such as Exact Globe (accounting), Lucanet (consolidation), Scan Sys (purchase invoice), internet banking or similar tools
* Experience managing inventory data in a company, including item codes, prices, and stock value
* Demonstrated experience in process improvement and implementing financial policies and controlsExperience in a company growing by acquisition
WHAT WE OFFER
* A key role in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial organisation with real ability to expand your scope and define your career path
* Autonomy to significantly contribute to core finance functions and influence how we scale operations across the UK
* Highly visible work with direct exposure to C‑level leadership
* Employer pension contributions
* 23 days annual leave, increasing to 24 days after 1st year and 25 days after 2nd year
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