Management Accountant (FTC)
- Employer
- Zenith Vehicles
- Location
- Altrincham, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Closing date
- Sep 18, 2024
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Zenith is an award winning, market leader in the fleet industry with an exciting and dynamic customer portfolio. We are the UK's leading independent vehicle leasing, outsourcing and fleet management provider and have been providing the UK with intelligent vehicle solutions for over 30 years. Our people are our greatest asset, and when it comes to them our main aim is for everyone to feel valued in the same way that we value our customers.
We are currently looking for an experienced Management Accountant (fixed-term contract - 9 months with potential extension) to join our Commercial Finance team. This is a newly created position to support the growth of the team and deliver successful change projects within the commercial vehicle division. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a vital role in supporting the continued growth and success of our Commercial division.
In this role, you will provide a comprehensive and proactive management accounting and reporting service. You will ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, analyse financial performance, and support the budgeting and forecasting process. You will also play a key role in ensuring adherence to all accounting policies and practices.
What's The Role
We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our busine
We are currently looking for an experienced Management Accountant (fixed-term contract - 9 months with potential extension) to join our Commercial Finance team. This is a newly created position to support the growth of the team and deliver successful change projects within the commercial vehicle division. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a vital role in supporting the continued growth and success of our Commercial division.
In this role, you will provide a comprehensive and proactive management accounting and reporting service. You will ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, analyse financial performance, and support the budgeting and forecasting process. You will also play a key role in ensuring adherence to all accounting policies and practices.
What's The Role
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the Commercial division, including variance analysis and insightful narratives.
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed regularly, with timely resolution of any discrepancies.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to all accounting policies and practices.
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, providing valuable insights and analysis.
- Partner with the wider Commercial team, fostering strong relationships and acting as a trusted advisor.
- Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives and embrace new technologies.
- Contribute to the development of a high-performing Commercial Finance team.
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with experience in a similar role within a multi-divisional group structure.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, analysis, and reconciliation.
- Strong technical accounting skills, with a high level of numeracy and proficiency in Microsoft applications (particularly Excel).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative team player with a positive and results-oriented approach.
- A willingness to learn, adapt to change, and embrace new ideas.
- Salary between £40,000-£52,000 per annum (depends on experience) & Annual bonus
- Company car / car allowance
- 24 days annual leave & 1 day birthday leave plus the option to buy more
- Private Medical Cover
- Life Insurance
- Breakdown cover
- Dental and Health cash plans
- Critical Illness cover
- Tech Scheme
- Car Sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Perks at Work - save money on everyday essentials with access to a shopping discounts site
- Support for your wellbeing - we provide a range of tools and resources to support you to look after your own health, whether this be mental, physical, financial or social and help you get back on track. This includes access to and onsite GP & Masseuse, Employee Assistance Programme, Pensions advice, Funded HRT Treatment, and Mental Health First Aiders
- Sports and Social club - Company/Team activities
- Agile working
- Free parking
- Onsite bistro
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion networks
We want to positively encourage differences in Zenith and believe it is critical to our success as a company. Zenith is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our busine
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