Accountant - Management Accountant

Woking

About You

It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualified. You will be expected to be able to demonstrate experience of management accounting; preferably in a large commercial environment. You must be immediately available, and capable of taking responsibility for your own areas of work whilst working to tight deadlines. You will be meticulous, organised and possess a strong personality. Experience of using database reporting packages, and supervising other staff as advantageous but not essential

About The Role

As the Management Accountant you will report into the UK Financial Controller and to the Head of Finance.  You will be expected to take responsibility for all aspects relating to the companies management and financial accounts as well as preparing management accounts and statutory accounts for legal entities under the group umbrella. You will work as a key member of the finance team, providing the analysis of business performance to internal users.

The role will also involve the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports to strict deadlines and monthly balance sheet reconciliation's. You will also be expected to provide support on and in a variety of capacities including; monthly board reporting including commentary on variance analysis and preparation of monthly management accounting packs; the bonding and regulatory requirements for travel industry business requirements within the UK and Monthly/ Quarterly VAT return preparations

Other duties will include:

• Obtaining detailed commercial knowledge of the relevant business and understanding the issues behind monthly results
• Taking the initiative in following up on issues arising out of the management accounting process
• Reviewing and updating controls and procedures as necessary to improve efficiency
• Being involved in the preparation of annual statutory accounts for legal entities
• Annual corporation tax return compliance
• Supporting the management on VAT/tax matters relating to entities
• Testing new systems development and initiate /implement controls & procedures

Due to the varied nature of this role you may also be required to perform other Ad hoc projects within the finance department, as and when required.

About Our Client

Our client is based in a central location of Woking and is therefore easily accessible from main line routes, public transport, and by vehicle from local surrounding areas via the A3 and M25. This is the ideal opportunity for a Credit Controller to gain some short-term experience, in a leading organisation.

Things you should know

A comprehensive benefits package is on offer