Management Accountant – £35,000 – £38,000

Management Accountant

£35,000 – £38,000

Coulter Elite Resourcing are looking for a Management Accountant, working for a leading business .Our client are a passionate team with a great company culture to accompany this , with exceptional customer service at every stage.

Principle Responsibilities for Management Accountant:

  1. Produce monthly management accounts for Australian entity & NA Corporation entity (in a timely and accurate manner) including necessary controls, esp. monthly balance sheet reconciliations e.g. proof of transfer pricing cross charges and accruals/prepayments.
  2. Produce monthly management accounts for the company (in a timely and accurate manner) including balance sheet reconciliations.
  3. Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset Registering (GBV, NBV and depreciation) for the Group (and individual companies where relevant) aligning to the accounts (plus an overall ‘Asset Register/ includes assets leased / fully written down).
  4. Support the annual audit preparing information and responding to queries as required.
  5. Control bank accounts such that the earning of interest on balances is maximised (via use of approved bank accounts and ‘money market deposits) whilst always having sufficient in current accounts to meet payment commitments. Importantly ensure that the company adheres to its cash covenants (currently £1m minimum balance).
  6. Apply Co. policy re: forex hedging and dealing, working the Financial Controller and CFO as required.
  7. Perform weekly checks; ensure accuracy of Sales ‘Access’ reconciliations to Sage ‘Sales Ledger’.
  8. Prepare accurate PPT reconciliations on a monthly basis (in line with the prevailing timetable), ensure accurate payments are made and filed with HRMC each quarter and perform yearly ‘due diligence’ process.
  9. Prepare, lodge (file) and arrange payment of Canadian and Australian GST in a timely and accurate manner (quarterly).
  10. Prepare weekly reconciliations of Foulgers stock volumes (and monthly volumes and values).
  11. Manage and track lease register and ensure correct accounting incl vehicle leases.
  12. Manage the administration of company cars with car leasing agent, update accountant with changes P46.
  13. Preparation of key ‘Scope 1-2-3’ measurements on a yearly basis (aiming to improve accuracy).
  14. Responsibility for arranging the company’s key insurance policies including renewals, terms, and management of claims.
  15. Oversee the company credit insurance policy, including the maintenance of credit insurance limits with our credit insurer ensuring adequate level for each customer (and ensuring each customer stays within their credit limits).
  16. Manage mobile phone contracts to balance cost and service provision.
  17. Managing energy broker contracts to minimize costs.
  18. Responsible for maintaining up to date ‘Health & Safety Register’ Monitor for the Group (incl. First Aiders, Fire Wardens, Fire Safety & Risk Assessment, Car insurance summaries) – and organise actions in good time.
  19. Conduct annual Health & Safety checks within the building, Manage Human Focus.
  20. Build knowledge of company IT systems in order to become more effective.
  21. Represent the Finance dept in cross business project teams as required & in all provide /support the CFO/MD with any adhoc business reporting requirements.

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. Deputise in the absence of key staff:

The jobholder shall deputise for the Finance and Business Assistant and Financial Controller in their absence. In particular be able to cover:

  1. Production of monthly management accounts for the company accurately and in timely fashion to the prevailing timetable. Including balance sheet reconciliations e.g. stock reconciliation and accruals/prepayments.
  2. Preparation of accurate Short Term Cashflow Forecast on a monthly basis; reviewed with CFO and liaise with FC over currency requirements (as per policy).
  3. Provide cover to ensure that Corp tax payments (agreed with CFO) are ensure paid on time.

4. Qualifications & experience:

  • Part Qualified CIMA / ACCA / ICAEW.
  • Min 2 years relevant accounting experience.
  • Experience of small / medium sized co. culture would be of benefit.

5. Characteristics:

  • IT literate – and an interest in developing work efficiencies through IT solutions.
  • Demonstrable proactive attitude.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Able to communicate effectively and develop working relations across departments.
  • Fast learner.
  • Honesty and integrity.