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Why choose us?
Choosing to work for SMS means choosing to make a difference. We are changing how businesses and consumers use energy for the better, helping achieve a greener, sustainable, and more affordable energy system for everyone. Through our range of innovative energy solutions, we are delivering the future of smart energy - working closely with private and public sector partners we are playing a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK economy by 2050.
What's in it for you?
* 25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell)
* Hybrid working options.
* Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave.
* Automatic enrolment into our Employee Ownership Scheme.
* 24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
* Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
* Life Insurance (4 x annual salary)
* Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary)
* Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.
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What's the role
SMS are currently looking for a Management Accountant to just a fast-paced Finance Department in Glasgow. This role is responsible for financial accounting of assigned entities and monthly reporting to stakeholders. Ability to deliver on-point analysis and commentary is key to success in this role. Management of results is a key deliverable, timeliness and accuracy are imperative. Process improvement offers enhancement and growth opportunities to this role.
This is a key role within the business which will offer exposure to senior stakeholders, and opportunity to add real value in a growing business with scope for progression.
This role is offered on a hybrid working basis (2 days in the office and 3 days at home typically), and the working hours are 40 hours per week. The shift pattern is 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Responsible for accurate & timely accounting for assigned entities, in line with the relevant accounting policies.
* Responsible for preparation and presentation of monthly financial results, including delivery of variance analysis against budgets.
* Preparation of accruals, prepayments and other journal entries.
* Management of balance sheet reconciliations and resolution of reconciling items.
* Cash forecasting and tracking.
* Assisting in the preparation of short and longer-term budgeting and forecasting.
* Supporting the audit process (both internal and external).
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have/be:
* A fully qualified and accredited accountant.
* Strong technical knowledge of management accounting principles and techniques.
* Use of accounting systems, D365 (or similar) is preferred, and familiarity with all Microsoft packages; with proficient excel skills.
* Ability to analyse and present data.
* Demonstrated track record of controllership.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to explain information in a clear and understandable manner.
* Ability to work closely with and build relationships with different departments and stakeholders at various levels.
* Motivated and organised self-starter with a flexible working attitude and ability to prioritise competing demands.
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