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Management Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
England, Berkshire, Reading
Salary
£43000 - £45000 per annum + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Closing date
Jun 12, 2021

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Job Role
Management Accountant
Sector
Telecommunications
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join an exciting high profile telecommunications business based in Reading. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll provide accurate & timely delivery of financial statements and monthly management accounts, carry out a broad range period-close & reporting activities and frequently communicate reporting information to the wider business.

Client Details

We are seeking a qualified Management Accountant to join an exciting high profile telecommunications business based in Reading. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll provide accurate & timely delivery of financial statements and monthly management accounts, carry out a broad range period-close & reporting activities and frequently communicate reporting information to the wider business.

Description

You will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller providing accurate and timely execution of general accounting, period end closing, and reporting activities, and delivering reporting information to the wider Finance community in line with defined reporting protocols.

Key tasks will include:

  • Preparation of month end journals applying knowledge of financial and management accounting.
  • Preparation of monthly Management Accounts of multiple entities with variance analysis.
  • BS account reconciliations using judgement to highlight and investigate key and unexpected variances providing supporting commentary when required and
  • Supporting the Financial Controller in projects as and when they arise.
  • Identify and action process improvement initiatives and opportunities.

Profile

- Qualified with a professional accounting body (e.g. CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or CPA).

- Ability to work unsupervised and deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.

- Good knowledge of core financial systems and general accounting procedures.

- Awareness of current regulations including IFRS / New UK GAAP and Companies Acts an advantage.

- Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly Excel).

- ERP software experience (e.g. Oracle or similar).

- Ability to extract, utilise and interpret data out of the ERP and billing systems.

- Knowledge & experience in the application of accounting standards and statutory accounting.

- Ability to work independently, target focused and result driven, strong ability to bring about change, energetic and driven taking a hands-on approach and develops an atmosphere of confidence, respect, and trust, acts as a role model within the team, strong service and customer orientation.

- Knowledge of VAT, Asset Accounting and Statutory reporting would be beneficial but not essential.

If you're a qualified accountant or auditor with the ability to work autonomously and confidently in a dynamic, changing business environment, this is the ideal role for you!

Job Offer

- Attractive basic salary up to £45,000 + Extensive Benefits + Annual Bonus

- Opportunities to progress to senior roles in the future

- Scope to influence and shape financial processes & procedures

- Business-wide communication with numerous key stakeholders

- Potential first step into industry for Audit/Practice background candidates

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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