The role of Management Accountant is to provide effective support to the Financial Controller, be an integral part of the finance function, maintain financial policies and management information systems

THE ROLE:
Preparation of monthly management accounts for several operating units, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Fixed Asset Register.
Variance Analysis - Budget and Forecast.
Produce quality sales analysis and deliver to Stakeholders.
Conducting profitability analysis by division, brand or project.
Month end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary.
Managing stock across various hubs and support in stock takes.
Liaise with other finance departments as necessary both inter division and group.
Ensure that accruals cost have been posted and variances explained.
Ensure that all stock and material entries have been processed.
Actively pursue resolution of any system issues.
Provide budgetary input for capital expenditure.
Input and preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budgets.
Year End tasks - Liaise with auditors - processing schedules and analysis as required.
Preparation of the year end accounts pack.

THE CANDIDATE:
CIMA, ACCA, QBE.
High proficiency in Excel.
Navision/Business Central experience preferred but not essential.
Good Microsoft office applications knowledge.
Clear, confident communication skills - able to engage with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and work well in a team.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, analytical and numerical abilities.
Ability to reconcile complex accounts, ability to research, compile, analyse and interpret data.
Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
Effective time management and organisational skills, ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills.
Able to adapt to new systems and analyse them.

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.