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Management accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
£36000 - £38000 per annum + benefits
Closing date
Jul 19, 2021

Job Details

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic not for profit organisation that I have done a lot of work with in the past

Client Details

My client are a successful NFP organisation based in the Cardiff area

Description

Due to a retirement in the Accounts team, my client is looking to hire a Management Accountant on a Permanent basis.

The Management Accountant is a stand alone role for a subsiduary in the Group and acts as a trusted Finance Business partner to the stakeholders and Senior Management in this business.

The Management Accountant is responsible for the production of financial accounts, budgets, and key financial information. They will contribute to the production of monthly management accounts with meaningful work stream profitability analysis, monthly cashflow forecasts and rolling budgets. The role also includes management of the general ledger processes, meeting with budget holders and providing training where necessary.

The Management Accountant is responsible for the regular production of financial accounts, budgets and other key financial information that is used by managers and senior managers in the running of the Group.

Duties will include;

  • Production of the monthly management accounts and meaningful work stream variance analysis to a strict Group timetable.
  • Responsible for preparing the monthly forecasts, cashflows and rolling budgets.
  • Ensure systems and controls are in place to monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions.
  • Meet with Senior Stakeholders to discuss variances and cost control, analysing variances and exploring potential problems and solutions.
  • Support the Head of Finance with production of the annual budget.
  • Preparation of the end of year Financial Statements and relevant disclosures for group accounts.
  • Provide cover and assistance to the Group Management accountant.
  • Support other members of the finance team with related maintenance queries
  • Ensure that all work is in line with policies and procedures to provide a strong audit trail.
  • Consistently review systems and controls for areas of improvement and to ensure accurate data is available for forecasting

Profile

You will need to be fully CCAB (ACA, ACCA, ACCA) or CIMA Qualified with substantial experience of preparing management and statutory accounts.

Experience of managing financial management systems.

Strong project management skills and effective analytical skills

You will possess excellent numerical skills and be competent in all Microsoft applications.

You will also have an analytical approach to checking facts and figures and absorbing information.

You will be managing a busy and demanding workload so you will need to be able to prioritise tasks and have an organised and methodical approach. You must also be an effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

Job Offer

A salary in the range of £36,000 - £38,000

28 days annual leave rising to 33

8% matched pension

Flexible working on a 35 hr week.

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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