Management Accountant

Management Accountant
Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.Our people matter to us. We care about their well-being (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be.We are now recruiting for an Management Accountant to join our growing team.You will work as part of the finance team to maintain accurate accounting records, responsible for the timely preparation of management accounts, develop and maintain product costing records, monitor contract profitability, and provide timely management information in the operation of the business.
About the role
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:1) Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting records, including preparation and posting of journals to General Ledger2) Independent Preparation of accurate monthly management accounts
including provision of variance analysis3)
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet items to supporting records and documentation, taking corrective action when required4)
Integration with all departments (sales, despatch, production, etc) to ensure accurate and timely control of the financial impact of transactions impacting stock, rebates, complaints, etc 5)
Management of Credit Control and Accounts Payable teams.6 )
Preparation of VAT (both UK & ROI) returns, Aggregate Levy returns, DCPL, PPT and any required Customs declarations within the required deadlines ensuring full reconciliation back to accounting records7)
Preparation of carbon calculator including liaison with suppliers to obtain relevant consumption figures8)
Compiling information for completion of statistical government returns and statutory returns as required9)
Preparation of any government grant claims10) Ensure that internal procedures and controls are consistently applied and help develop improved systems (AX and other systems) in a rapidly changing business environment11) Assisting in the generation of information for annual budgeting process12)Assisting in the provision of information to external auditors13) Any other duties and tasks commensurate with the role and/or as required by the Manager within your capabilities.The above list aims to provide an overview of main duties and responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list.
About the company
Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.
Required Criteria
At least 3 years experience within a commercial accounts environment.Fully conversant with Financial and Management Accounting principles and techniques.Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.Works well on own initiative and as part of a team in a highly challenging and demanding work environmentA high degree of proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint). Can travel to and from work areas Good time keeperFlexibility to work overtime as and when requiredQualified for any of the following accountancy qualifications: •ACA •ACCA • CIMA or if unqualified 10 years relevant experience will be considered
Desired Criteria
Advanced Excel skills
Skills you'll need
Bank reconciliationAbility to Identify and Anticipate needsMicrosoft Office Suite
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