Management Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Office, Avonmouth/Filton
Reporting To: Lucy Thomas
Description
To ensure timely & accurate monthly reporting for Elemis entities. To meet all the reporting requirements both externally and internally. To ensure a robust control environment is maintained and to assist the business in fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
What Will You Do?
* Preparation of monthly management accounts for internal and group reporting purposes, in line with the month end timetable.
* Ensure balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts are completed on a timely basis.
* Ownership of inventory management for the retail stores (across UK & Ireland)
* Ensure compliance with statutory reporting including HMRC, National Statistics and other government regulatory bodies where applicable.
* Support the senior finance team with external audit requests, and assist with corporation tax preparation.
* Provision of management information and analysis in response to specific requests.
* Assist the business with budgeting and forecasting as required.
* Facilitate a business partner relationship with key contacts / within the wider business, to provide financial support, insight and commentary.
* Operation of the accounting and supporting IT systems, including month end routines and identification and resolution of operational challenges.
* Drive process improvements and efficiencies whilst improving the quality of outputs.
* Maintain comprehensive internal process notes.
* To work as a team with other individuals and colleagues in the Company, sharing knowledge when appropriate, helping colleagues and promoting a spirit of mutual respect and support.
* Ad hoc duties as requested by management.
* Understand and abide by Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
The Perfect Candidate
Essential
* Professional accountancy body qualification e.g. CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
* Excellent technical accounting ability including knowledge of FRS102.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
* Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Positive work attitude.
* Ability to work on own initiative, whilst working collaboratively with the team.
Desirable
* FMCG/Retail experience
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAP concur
What We Offer You!*
* Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
* Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
* Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
* Company Pension Scheme
* Bonus/Commission Scheme
* Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
* Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
* Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
* Much, much more!
*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type
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