Job Description:
The Management Accountant will play a key role in the continued success of our client, a highly successful group with a strong nationwide presence.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a broad hands-on management accounting role that involves:
* Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts for a portfolio of outlets nationwide
* Review and financial analysis of store performance and overhead spend, highlighting opportunities for cost saving
* Balance sheet reconciliations, prepared and reconciled accurately and on a timely basis
* Implementation and maintenance of a robust control environment, including intercompany balances, control account reconciliations and stock
* Development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* Evaluation and optimisation of weekly and monthly close and other finance processes, striving to deliver best practice in process automation, efficiencies and improved accuracy
* Management of VAT return workings and submissions
* Annual audit process for various legal entities, including preparation of individual management and statutory accounts
* Preparation, review and submission of tax forms for relevant entities
* Submission of accounts and other ad hoc projects as assigned
Requirements:
* Finalist or Qualified accountant with 2 years industry experience
* Results driven and proactive attitude
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of transactions
* Able to work towards deadlines and balance different stakeholder needs
* Proficient IT and analytical skills, particularly in Excel
* Able to work on own initiative
Benefits: Attractive remuneration & benefits package offered to the successful candidate.