Accountant - 12 Months Fixed Term

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Patterdown; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/office hybrid working

Contributed pension scheme

Flexible start/finish times

Free parking on-site

Job summary

Your new role is a Management Accountant position based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will own management accounts preparation, balance sheet activity, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis, with involvement in process improvements.

The role supports a growing services business and offers remote/office hybrid working once settled in. Part-qualified/qualified by ACCA/ACA/CIMA or by experience are welcome, with strong Excel and multiple finance system

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience with strong MS Excel skills.
• Knowledge of multiple finance systems and processes.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with meaningful commentary.
• Assist month-end/year-end close and VAT returns.
• Support cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.
• Assist internal/external audits and ad-hoc finance duties.
• Contribute to process/system improvement initiatives.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by expr

MS Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualifying by experience

Tools

Finance systems knowledge

Job description

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established & growing services business within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic & experienced Management Accountant based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to support during a period of growth and change, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

A varied & hands-on position taking ownership of management accounts preparation, balance sheet processes, budgetary/forecasting support, financial analysis through to oversight of transactional processes, along with process improvement projects.

The position will offer remote/office hybrid working once settled in and is open to part-qualified/qualified or qualified by experience Accountants, looking to really add value within a close-knit accounting function.

Your new role Your key duties will involve preparation of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting/forecasting support across the business, along with the analysis of financial performance to provide meaningful commentary on variances.

You will assist with month-end/year-end close activities, prepare VAT returns, along with supporting cash flow forecasting.

You will monitor costs across various service units, along with being involved in various process/system improvement projects to improve efficiencies.

You will assist the Financial Controller with external audit requirements and other ad-hoc finance duties while supporting the oversight of all transactional processes.

The position can be tailored around the right finance professional with your strengths being utilised.

What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this hands-on and varied Management Accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position.

Part-qualified/qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA or qualified by experience, with key MS Excel skills, and knowledge of multiple finance systems.

You will be a quick learner, adaptable to business needs, along with having strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

You will be used to managing workloads to meet deadlines, strong communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders across the business with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

You will be a team player and be comfortable working within a close-knit accounting team.

Experience working within a small/medium-sized business and within the services sector, would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return This Management Accountant role offers a salary between £40,000 - £48,000 per annum, dependable on experience for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Benefits include remote/office hybrid working once settled in, a contributed pension scheme, flexible start/finish times, free parking provided on-site, along with further group benefits.

This is a great opportunity in a broad & varied Management Accounting role where you can really influence the business during a period of change & growth.