Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Ross-on-Wye Remuneration: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time Responsibilities: You will be responsible for all financial aspects of management reporting and project control, collaborating closely with operational managers and project staff. Here's what you'll dive into: Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare and analyse accounts to meet strict deadlines. Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Ensure key accounts are accurately reconciled. Sales Forecasts & Margin Analysis: Liaise with operational staff to maintain updated forecasts. Project Performance Reporting: Report on Actual vs. Forecast vs. Budget, with thorough analysis of key projects. Control Spreadsheets: Create and evolve spreadsheets for operational project analysis. Business Cases: Prepare documentation for exceptional expenditure, such as CAPEX. Annual Budgeting: Collaborate with department leaders on budget production and monitoring. Cashflow Forecasting: Prepare and maintain accurate cashflow forecasts. Year-End Preparation: Assist in reconciliations and schedules for the audit process. Financial Support for Project Bids: Provide financial analysis and scenario planning for tenders. Process Improvements: Continuously enhance financial processes to support all activities. Ad Hoc Support: Engage in additional tasks to support Finance and Operations as needed. What You Bring: We're looking for a proactive individual with: Essential Experience: Management accounting function, preparing accounts from prime records. Qualifications: Qualified or part-qualified in accounting. Skills: - Exceptional numeracy and attention to detail. - The ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial colleagues. - Strong organisational skills and the initiative to work both independently and collaboratively. - Proficiency in IT, especially Excel.