Commercial accountant

TVS SCS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme (6% match)

Life assurance

25 days holiday + 8 BH

Holiday buy-back scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Hybrid working structure

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Membership Sponsorship

Job summary

TVS SCS in Chorley is seeking a Commercial Accountant to manage the financial analytics and reporting for multiple client sectors including Smart Metering, Beverage and Automotive. You will deliver monthly management information, model forecasts, and support commercial decisions.

This role requires newly qualified CIMA/ACCA or in final year, strong numerical and communications skills, and collaboration with Account Management and Senior Leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CIMA/ACCA or in the final year of studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualifications.
• Experience of working within a busy finance department in a similar role with a client focus.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate and present financial information to finance and non-finance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client information for internal and external reporting, including fees, client statements, and weekly reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts elements for these clients.
• Develop commercial modelling for forecasts and annual budgets.
• Collaborate with Account Management and Senior Leadership to ensure contracted services are delivered and billable work is identified.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

CIMA/ACCA qualified or final year

Job description

Role: Commercial Accountant

Department: Finance

Location: Chorley

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Accountant

Hours of work: Standard

Contract type: Permanent

Purpose:

This person will be responsible for the commercial accounting of numerous clients within the Smart Metering, Beverage & Automotive industries. They will also provide finance business partnering support, as well as reporting and analysis for internal and external purposes. In addition, they will be expected to provide support to the Account Management team when fulfilling the contracted services for those clients.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the preparation of client information for internal and external reporting purposes, covering the following:
  • Calculation of fees and production of client statements, Preparation of all supporting reports and data, Weekly reporting requirements, Other ad hoc analysis as required
• Preparation of all monthly management accounts elements relating to these clients
• Production of commercial modelling for forecasts and annual budgets
• Working alongside the Account Management teams and Senior Leadership teams in provision of the contracted services
  • Requires detailed knowledge of the client contracts
  • Work closely with Account Manager to remain aware of all activity and ensure all billable work is identified and invoiced
  • Identify opportunities to maximise profitability
  • Attendance at contract review meetings as required
• Supporting quarterly and year end external audits, and internal control audits

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Newly qualified CIMA/ACCA or in the final year of studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualifications
• Experience of working within a busy finance department in a similar role with a client focus
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with high level of attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate & present financial information or issues to both finance & non-finance professionals

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
• Established hybrid working structure
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
  1. Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
  2. Mental health support and counselling
  3. Online physiotherapy
  4. Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
  5. Wellbeing and healthy living support
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must be able to prove their residency for the last 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.