Management Accountant

Management Accountant required in Chew Valley area of Somerset

Your new company
SME business require a Management Accountant due to growth and exciting times

Your new role

• The purpose of the role is to assist the Head of Finance with all aspects of management accounting and to manage the Purchase Ledger team. You will primarily support the Head of Finance in all aspects of Management Accounting including P&L Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting.
• In addition, you will support other managers throughout the business in managing their budgets, You will be involved in the development of the current financial system to maximise its reporting capabilities including the roll out of an automated Purchase Order system. This will help ensure company budgets are adhered to.
• We expect you to be the champion, subject matter expert and trainer of the system across the business. This person will be assisting in the production of accurate and key data for the senior management team to ensure they make the most informed business decisions based on this data. This will include producing monthly financial information for all managers in the business to aid with the smooth & efficient running of their departments.
• The person in this role will also need to be able to deputise for the Head of Finance. To be approachable, knowledgeable, communicate well at all levels of the company and follow and promote the core values.In addition, the role will involve managing a small purchase ledger team where you will support, carry out 121s for the team and provide training and development opportunities where applicable.
• You will have oversight of the weekly and monthly supplier payment runs, approval of supplier bank payments in line with weekly cash flow forecasts and calculation and assistance with the reconciliation of customer and supplier rebates.
• What you'll need to succeed Must be AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) and be working towards CIMA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification
• At least 3 years' experience working in a Finance team, managing staff and producing management accounts
• Experience of working in purchase ledger is essential
• Good working knowledge of company taxation including employee expenses
• · Good overall accounting systems knowledge and ability to project manage and implement new systems including rolling out any necessary training as and when required
• Ideally needs to be comfortable using Microsoft Excel at an advanced level (Vlookups, pivot tables etc)
• Must be able to remain calm under pressure, work to tight deadlines and be able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
• Needs to be an excellent communicator at all levels of the business
• Has to convey trust, confidence and professionalism in all aspects of their work

What you'll get in return

• Discounted products
• Christmas Food hamper
• Health care plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits
• Pay increase upon successful completion of probation period
• Following 2 years' service, Increased annual leave entitlement and company sick pay scheme
• Staff BBQ's
• Training and development opportunities
• Parking

What you need to do now
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