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Management Accountant

Colas

London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled management accountant to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you'll support the Compliance and Reporting Manager with various accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. Your attention to detail and communication skills will be vital as you handle reconciliations, prepare management accounts, and assist with audits. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the finance sector. If you're ready to take on new challenges and contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
26 days Annual Leave
Life Assurance
Healthcare Cash Plan
Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
Pension Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Long Service Award
Season Ticket Loan
Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

  • Experience in a HQ management accounting environment is essential.
  • Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support external audits.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure accurate journal postings.

Skills

Attention to detail
Clear communication
Ability to work independently
Positive outlook
Experience in management accounting

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The management accountants will support the Compliance and Reporting Manager with a variety of tasks required from the central finance team.

Person Specification

  • Experience of working within a HQ management accounting environment
  • Detail oriented with strong attention to detail
  • A clear communicator
  • Positive outlook and a willingness to learn
  • Ability to work independently

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will be allocated within the central finance team by the Financial Controller and the Compliance and Reporting Manager. The exact tasks undertaken by the management accountant will vary over time depending on resourcing and business need but will include items such as:

  • Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts to underlying records.
  • Recharging costs invoiced centrally across the business
  • Group reporting (MR, Order Book etc)
  • External reporting (ONS, Cabinet Office, DPO)
  • Property & Intercompany sales invoicing
  • Supporting the completion of external audit
  • Preparation of the VAT return and CIS
  • Loan interest calculation and billing
  • CRHL month end submission
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Ensure journal postings are accurate and on time
  • Sales and purchase ledger processing as required
  • Assisting the Financial Controller and Compliance and Reporting Manager with other tasks as required.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 days Annual Leave
  • Industry leading Life Assurance
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
  • Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Long Service Award
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Occupational Health Service
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