Our client is looking for a Part-Qualified (Finalist) Management Accountant to join their business based in Birmingham. This position is paying up to £50k per annum and requires 4 days per week on-site.
What you'll do:
Prepare accurate monthly management accounts including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to ensure timely financial reporting.
Support the month-end close process by collaborating with colleagues across finance and operational teams to gather relevant data and insights.
Assist in producing detailed forecasts and budgets that inform strategic decision-making for the business unit.
Analyse variances between actual results and budgeted figures, providing clear explanations and recommendations for improvement.
Maintain robust financial controls by ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations specific to the construction industry.
Work closely with project managers to monitor costs, track project performance, and identify areas for efficiency gains.
Utilise COINS or similar construction industry systems to extract data and generate insightful reports for senior management.
Contribute to year-end audit preparation by compiling schedules, responding to auditor queries, and supporting statutory account production.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining finance processes and enhancing reporting accuracy.
Provide ad hoc analysis as required by senior stakeholders to support business planning and operational effectiveness.
What you bring:
You MUST be finalist level in ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifications with only one exam remaining before becoming fully qualified.
You have proven experience preparing management accounts within the construction industry or a related sector where COINS or similar ERP systems are used extensively.
Your background includes significant involvement in month-end processes such as journal posting, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
You possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to collaborate effectively with colleagues across finance and operational functions.
Your approach is methodical and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of financial reporting and compliance.
Experience supporting audit processes by preparing schedules and responding promptly to queries is highly desirable.
You demonstrate strong Excel skills for data manipulation and report generation; familiarity with other reporting tools is advantageous.
Your communication style is clear and considerate when explaining complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
A positive attitude towards continuous improvement means you are always looking for ways to enhance processes within a supportive team setting.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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