Job Description
Job Title: Management Accountant
Location: Green Lane Walsall- Hybrid – 3dpw typical in the office
Salary: Up to £50k dependent on qualifications and experience
IWS M&E is part of South Staffordshire PLC, a group that includes South Staffs and Cambridge Water, along with a range of other non-regulated services businesses supporting essential industries. With around 3,000 employees across the UK and internationally, joining us means more than just a new job — it’s the start of a long-term career.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join our Integrated Water Services (Mechanical & Electrical) Finance team. This is a key role, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This challenging and rewarding position will give you the opportunity to make your mark in a commercially focused and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Implementing and maintaining financial control
* Regular communication with all levels of management across the business
* Knowledge of accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, posting journals and carrying out monthly project reviews
* An understanding of cost management accounting ensuring controls and processes are being adhered to as well as improved where possible.
* Preparing all levels of month-end reporting packs in a timely and accurate manner
* Supporting on a variety of other financial reporting and analysis tasks as needed to fulfil company and group requirements.
* Supporting the Statutory accounting and reporting process carried out through Group Finance, including the external audit of the IWS M&E business
* As the role is within a small team, there will be a requirement to support day-to-day financial processing
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified in CIMA or ACCA, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines. Attention to detail is a must, given the fast-paced environment of the business.
* Good communication, analytical and presentation skills. Strong IT skills in Excel and other Microsoft packages.
* The ideal candidate will have previous experience within the water industry, but this is not essential.
* Possessing a strong commercial background, you will be able to present and communicate complex financial information in a clear way to Senior Managers and the Exec team.
* To succeed, you will need to be a real team player with a “can do” attitude as well as upholding attributes of honesty, integrity and discretion.
* Excellent attention to detail as well as the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
What You’ll Get In Return
* Competitive salary, depending on experience.
* Hybrid working - 3dpw typically in the office.
* Employer pension contributions.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Collaborate with diverse teams within the larger Group.
* Free on-site gym.
* 24/7 GP service.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Employee assistance program via Aviva.
* Access to store and restaurants discounts.