Management Accountant

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a successful business in the Stafford area. As a Management Accountant, you will be a key contact for the Business Finance Function and will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be key in delivering critical business information and data analysis to support business decisions, as well as assisting the Assistant Financial Controller in reporting accurate and timely financial data.

This role is 5 days a week onsite and offers fantastic development/progression opportunities.

Responsibilities –

• • Preparation of profit and loss and balance sheet forecast and provide support for the forecast.
  • Preparation of monthly VAT returns and clear down of VAT accounts, liaising with VAT advisors to resolve queries and ensure timely monthly and quarterly submissions
  • Assist with product mix analysis for month end, forecasting and budget
  • Work with and support the pricing team with ongoing pricing decisions by ensuring their methods are correct and the impact on the P&L has been correctly calculated
  • Prepare monthly overhead data with variance analysis against budget and forecast
  • Provide detailed breakdown on orders and profitability in order to drive business growth
  • Review processes to ensure they are streamlined and reduce manual processes where possible.
  • Development of cashflow forecasting and reporting to Group
  • Data management to ensure integrity of reporting
  • Provide a point of escalation for any on stop suppliers and support in resolution
  • Project manage key IT projects to drive continuous improvement
  • Balance sheet control account reconciliations
  • Assist in year-end audit procedures and documentation for the external auditors

Requirements –

• Management Accounts experience
• Part Qualified (CIMA OR ACCA)
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (Power Queries, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, VLOOKUPS etc.).
• Previous experience in using SAP is essential.

Benefits –

• Development/Progression Opportunities
• 33 days Holiday (including bank holiday)
• Pension
• Healthcare/Gym/Cycle to work scheme etc